Roasted Red Snapper Collars
Red red snapper collars are one of the best parts of the fish! This tasty cut, found just behind the gills, is packed with tender, flaky meat and tons of flavor. Roasting makes the skin crispy while keeping the meat juicy and delicious. If you love eating fish right off the bone, you've got to try this recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 red snapper fish collars
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
- flaky sea salt
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Rinse the snapper collars under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place the fish skin-side dowb on the baking sheet. Season with Old Bay or your favorite seafood seasoning.
- Roast for about 15 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. The flesh will flake easily when pulled with a fork.
- Plate the fish, season with flaky sea salt. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For the seasoning, use your favorite seafood blend such as Old Bay or Key West Seasonings Southernmost Blend. Both products are available at Publix, Winn Dixie, and all seafood markets in the Keys and Amazon.
Nutrition
Calories: 288.7kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 32.8gTotal Fat: 16.3gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 58.7mgSodium: 102.4mgPotassium: 675.8mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gNet Carbohydrates: 1.1g
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