Red Snapper Fish: Pan-Fried, Easy Recipe

If you’re like me, and seafood recipes have always made you a little nervous, fear no more! My delicious pan-fried Red Snapper fish will make you want to fry a batch right away!

For beginners, seafood recipes may seem a little overwhelming. But, in reality, seafood or any fish recipes are very easy-to-follow and quick recipes. You can marinate and pan-fry fish in minutes. They are quick, delicious, and refreshing recipes!

Red snapper fillets are delicate and tender. You don’t need to cook them for long. But don’t worry, my quick, pan-fried Red Snapper recipe is a winner! With my easy instructions and step-by-step images, you can make restaurant-style Red Snapper fish at home!

About Pan Fried Red Snapper Fish

Red snapper fish is a protein-rich, lean fish. It’s great for people looking to lose weight or start eating healthy food. It is a naturally moist and tender fish, so you can’t go wrong with a healthy grilled Red Snapper, or quick baked fish recipe!

Because it is a tender fish, you can whip up this recipe for a quick fish dinner on weeknights. The ingredients are few yet common to every pantry. With my easy Red Snapper fry fillet recipe, you’ll have a winning fried fish recipe that your family will love!

The great thing about this recipe is that you can switch around the cooking method. With this same recipe you can pan-fry, air fry, grill, bake, or even steam Red Snapper fillets. Serve it with a side of your favorite dip or chutney, some steamed veggies, and French fries! You’ll love it!

Reasons to Love this Recipe

If you were never a fan of seafood, get ready to devour this delicious recipe! Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love my Pan-fried Red Snapper recipe

• Quick and Easy Seafood Recipe: Usually seafood recipes are quick to prepare because the cooking time for most fish is very short. My crispy Red Snapper recipe is also one of these recipes. Who doesn’t love a quick dinner recipe? Your family will enjoy its delicious taste and you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen.
• Unique Taste: Seafood recipes usually have a very distinct and unique flavor. Their taste stands out amongst other meats. Red snapper also has a very different, sweet, and almost nutty flavor. Combine that with its moist and tender meat, and you have a winner!
• Family Favorite: This simple pan-fried fish recipe will become your family’s favorite fish recipe. Adults and children will love the crispy exterior and tender and juicy interior.
• Simple Ingredients: If there’s a recipe that does NOT require a long list of ingredients, you can bet, I’ll be making it! I love that all the ingredients required to make this easy fish recipe are already in my pantry! No last-minute runs to the store for a missing ingredient.
• Healthy Recipe: If you’re trying to lose weight or just eat right, this protein-rich, nutritious Red Snapper recipe can become your go-to weeknight dinner! My recipe doesn’t include any unhealthy ingredients, it’s light on the stomach, and nutritious.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make my easy Fried Red Snapper recipe:

• Red Snapper Fillets: You need about 6-7 fillets of Red snapper for this recipe. When buying fish, check its eyes. The eyes should be clear and transparent. If they are cloudy, the fish is not fresh. Wash the fish thoroughly, and let it dry.
• Spices and Aromatics: The spices I use for marinating the fish are basic, and you should have them in your pantry. Lemon juice is also added to give a tangy flavor.
• Flour and Gram flour: The fish is coated with a mixture of flour and gram flour, or baisan to give it a crispy exterior.
• Oil: To fry the fish, use a neutral oil like canola or sunflower.

For detailed ingredients and quantities, view the recipe card below.

Instructions

Now let’s make this delicious Red snapper fish recipe!

Make the Marinade

Begin by combining the marination ingredients.

In a bowl place the yogurt.

Add the spices one by one, beginning with the salt.

Next, add the ginger garlic paste.

Then the turmeric powder.

Followed by the chili flakes and red chili powder.

Now, add the garam masala powder and zeera powder.

Finally add the flour and gram flour for a crispy exterior.

Sprinkle the juice of one lemon.

Combine all the ingredients well.

Prepare the Fish

Wash the fish thoroughly. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Then let it air dry for 30 minutes.

Now, apply the marinade to the fish.

Make sure that each fillet is well coated with the marinade.

Let it rest for 2-3 hours.

Frying the Fish

After the marination time is up, heat the oil in a large pan.

Carefully add 2-3 fillets to the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan.

Cook the fish on medium flame, turning it carefully.

When the fish is golden brown, it’s ready!

Equipment

Here’s the equipment I used to prepare these delicious crispy fried Red Snapper fillets:

• 1 Medium-sized bowl
• 1 Large bowl
• Measuring spoons
• 1 Large frying pan or wok

Storage

Any fried fish recipe needs to be eaten while its hot. Otherwise, the coating will become soggy, and you won’t have a crispy exterior.

However, you could marinate the fish a day or two before frying. Marinate and place the fish in an air-tight container. You can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before frying and serving.

Serving Suggestion

This fish should be served as soon as it’s fried. Add a side of a fresh green salad, such as my Summer Mix salad. You can also serve it with your favorite dip or chutney. I suggest a tangy tamarind chutney or refreshing mint and cucumber raita.

FAQ

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Pairing

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