Roasted Whole Red Snapper
Learn how to roast a whole red snapper with this easy sheet pan recipe. The fish is stuffed with lemon, herbs, and Old Bay, then baked with potatoes and onions for a complete, flavorful meal. Tender, juicy, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1½ to 2-pound red snapper, scaled and gutted (or any other 2 pound white fish)
- 2-3 lemons
- ½ cup fresh herbs such as oregano and parsley
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic cloves
- 1 small red onion sliced thin, about ½-cup
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 12 ounces small red potatoes (2 cups)
- 3 red chili peppers (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- flaky sea salt optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan or 13 x 9-inch baking dish or with parchment paper. Set the rack in the center of the oven.
- Rinse the fish under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Make three deep slashes on each side of the fish.
- Smash garlic with the flat side of a chef’s knife, peel and trim. Chop coarsely.
- Mix the garlic with the fresh oregano, parsley, Old Bay, a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with one tablespoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of salt, and some black pepper.
- Brush or rub olive oil on the inside and outside of the fish. Season with salt and pepper, in and out.
- Stuff the inside of the fish with the garlic-oregano mixture, lemon slices, and red onion.
- Roast for 20 minutes, without turning, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer the fish to a serving platter. Scatter the potatoes, onions, and lemons around the fish. Garnish the fish with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Leftovers and Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat leftover fish and potatoes in a small skillet with a little olive oil until heated through.
To reheat a whole fish, wrap the fish in aluminum foil and place in a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 574.6kcalCarbohydrates: 55.5gProtein: 40gTotal Fat: 24.4gSaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 58.7mgSodium: 146.2mgPotassium: 1989.1mgFiber: 10.3gSugar: 11.1gNet Carbohydrates: 45.2g
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