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Pan Seared Red Snapper Fillets

Perfectly Pan Seared Red Snapper Fillets in Just 15 Minutes

Enjoy restaurant-quality Pan Seared Red Snapper Fillets made in just 15 minutes with a simple honey-mustard marinade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fillets
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper firm white fish like halibut can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can replace with olive tapenade
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic works too
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley Flakes for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup White Wine or swap for chicken/vegetable broth

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooking oil, Dijon mustard, honey, paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, and parsley flakes. Whisk until smooth. Coat the fillets with the marinade, reserving ½ tablespoon for the sauce.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add oil to coat the pan and ensure it's hot.
  4. Add the marinated red snapper fillets to the hot pan, leaving space between them. Sear for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Once cooked, remove the snapper from the pan. Add reserved white wine to deglaze, scraping any bits from the bottom.
  6. Mix reserved marinade back into the wine, simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken. This sauce complements the snapper beautifully.
  7. Return snapper to the pan, baste with sauce, and heat for 1 minute. Plate, drizzle with sauce, garnish, and serve with side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.

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