Microwave Red Snapper

Name: Microwave Red Snapper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb. red snapper fish (head removed); 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. water; 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1/2 stick butter or oleo; 1/2 tsp. crab, shrimp seasoning; 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning; 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper; 5 to 6 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. thyme

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A flavorful microwave-cooked red snapper dish infused with lemon, butter, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a quick and savory seafood meal that pairs well with rice or veggies.

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Ingredients

2 lb. red snapper fish (head removed) ⓘ
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. water ⓘ
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper ⓘ
1/2 tsp. red pepper ⓘ
1/2 stick butter or oleo
1/2 tsp. crab, shrimp seasoning ⓘ
1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning ⓘ
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper ⓘ
5 to 6 bay leaves ⓘ
1/2 tsp. thyme ⓘ

Instructions

In a saucepan over low heat, add lemon juice, water, and butter. Simmer until the butter is melted.
Season the fish with lemon pepper, red pepper, crab/shrimp seasoning, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, and thyme.
Place bay leaves at the bottom of a medium microwave dish.
Add the seasoned fish on top of the bay leaves and pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish.
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap.
Let the fish stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then microwave for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

386 kcal 19% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV

Total Fat 27.9g 36% DV

Carbs 28g 10% DV

Fiber 10.6g 38% DV

Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10205.2mg 100% DV

Potassium 418.3mg 9% DV

Cholesterol 97.5mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 177.8mcg 20% DV

Vitamin C 85.3mg 95% DV

Calcium 333.5mg 26% DV

Iron 15.5mg 86% 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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