Broiled Yellowtail Snapper Recipe

Broiled white fish with a half lemon on a white plate.

Broiled Yellowtail Snapper Recipe

Broiled yellowtail snapper is quick, easy, and full of flavor. Brush the fillets with a little oil, then season with salt, pepper, blackening seasoning, or your favorite spice blend. Broil for about 10 minutes, until the fish is opaque, flaky, and cooked through.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 205.5 kcal

Ingredients

12 oz yellowtail snapper fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons blackened seasoning *recipe below
salt
pepper
lemon wedges

Instructions

Place the oven rack 3 to 4 inches below the broiler. Heat the broiler.
Lightly spray or brush a baking sheet with oil to prevent sticking. Place the fish skin-side up on the pan. If the fillet does not have skin, place the smoother side with the faint stripes facing up.
If your fillets have skin, use a paring knife to make 2 or 3 shallow cuts through the skin before broiling. This keeps the skin from shrinking and curling as the fish cooks.
Brush the top of the fish with oil. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly sprinkle blackening seasoning over each fillet, about ½ tablespoon per fillet.
Broil without flipping until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. For a thermometer check, cook fish to 145°F in the thickest part.
Remove the pan from the oven. Use a wide fish turner to transfer the fillets to plates.

Notes

Homemade Blackened Seasoning

Combine the following ingredients in a small jar:

2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cover and shake until well combined. Store in a sealed jar in the pantry for up to 3 months.

Top Tips

Brush the fish with oil before broiling, making sure to coat the edges. This helps keep the fillets moist.
Yellowtail snapper is a thin white fish. Do not flip the fillets while broiling because they may fall apart.
Cook fish to an internal temperature of 145°F. The flesh should look opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Use a metal baking sheet or broiler-safe pan. Do not use parchment paper or glass under the broiler. A nonstick pan may be used only if it is labeled broiler-safe.

Nutrition

Calories: 205.5kcalProtein: 34.9gTotal Fat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62.9mgSodium: 641.7mgPotassium: 709.3mg

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