Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick and easy dish that’s full of flavor. The red snapper fillets are seasoned and pan-seared until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. A luscious lemon butter sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, butter, garlic, and herbs, is poured over the fish, adding a bright and tangy finish. This dish is perfect for a fast, elegant dinner that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant.
Ingredients:
- 2 red snapper fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
- Once the butter is melted and foamy, add the red snapper fillets to the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- Add lemon juice and capers to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the red snapper fillets.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
