Flamboyant Roasted Red Snapper

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) whole red snapper, dressed
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Kosher salt or rock salt
  • 6 long stems rosemary
  • 4 stalks lemon grass
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup brandy

Instructions

  1. Place fish on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Insert lemon slices in cavity of fish. Brush outside of fish with olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt and pepper.
  2. Bake at 450° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
  3. Spread an even layer of kosher or rock salt on an ovenproof platter. Place fish on the herbs, and top with remaining herbs.
  4. Heat brandy in a small saucepan just until warm (do not boil). Quickly pour brandy over fish; ignite with a long match.
  5. Brush charred herbs aside; fillet the fish, and serve immediately

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.7g 33% DV
Carbs 18.8g 7% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 19384.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 518mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 59.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 41.3mg 46% DV
Calcium 146mg 11% DV
Iron 8.8mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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