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!
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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.
- Take a bowl and add the yogurt.
- Now add the rest of the marinade ingredients to it. Starting with the ginger and garlic paste.
Next, add the ginger garlic paste.
Then the turmeric powder.
- Then add the salt.
- Next, add turmeric powder.
Followed by the chili flakes and red chili powder.
- Now, add the chili flakes for a fiery kick.
- Add red chili powder.
Now, add the garam masala powder and zeera powder.
- Add the garam masala powder.
- Finally, add the zeera powder, or cumin powder.
Finally add the flour and gram flour for a crispy exterior.
- Now, add the flour to the spices and yogurt.
- Next, add the gram flour for an extra crispy coating.
Sprinkle the juice of one lemon.
- Add the juice of one whole 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.
- Combine all the spices thoroughly. The fish marinade is ready.
- In a large bowl or platter, take the dried fish fillets.
Make sure that each fillet is well coated with the marinade.
Let it rest for 2-3 hours.
- Start applying the marinade to each fish fillet.
- Make sure the marinade coats the fish fillets well.
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.
- Let the fish marinate for 2-3 hours.
- After the fish has rested for 2-3 hours, heat the oil in a large pan.
Cook the fish on medium flame, turning it carefully.
- Carefully place the fish in the hot oil.
- Fry a couple of pieces at a time. Don't overcrowd the pan when frying.
When the fish is golden brown, it's ready!
- Fry the fish on medium heat. Turn the fish fillets carefully.
- When the fish has turned golden brown its 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.
Top Tip
- Make sure you buy fresh fish. When buying fish, the eyes should be clear and shiny. The body of the fish should feel firm to the touch.
- After you wash the fish, pat it dry with a kitchen towel and let it air dry properly before marinating.
- You can adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Fry the fish on a medium-high heat to avoid burning or undercooking.
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
Red snapper fillets should be fried for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Don't overcook the fish because it will get tough and rubber-like.
The red snapper is a very popular fish. It has a very fresh, unique, and nutty flavor. It can also taste mildly sweet.
Like most other fish, Red Snapper is rich in protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential vitamins. It is beneficial for heart and brain health. So, yes, it is a very healthy meat.
When buying fish, the eyes should be clear and shiny. The body of the fish should feel firm to the touch.
You can marinate the fish in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to two days before frying.
Fry the fish over medium-high heat to prevent burning or undercooking.
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Pan-Fried Red Snapper Fish: Easy Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Large frying pan/Wok
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Oil for frying
- 6-7 fillets Red snapper fish fillets washed and dried
- 3-4 tablespoon Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
- ½ tablespoon Salt or to taste
- ¾ tablespoon Red chili powder:
- ¼ tablespoon Turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon Red Chili flakes
- ¼ tablespoon Garam masala powder
- ½ tablespoon Cumin powder/Zeera powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon All purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoon Gram flour/Baisin
- 1 Lemon Juice whole lemon
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fish thoroughly.
- Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, add the yogurt and spices. Add the salt, red chili flakes, red chili powder, zeera powder, turmeric powder, ginger and garlic paste, garam masala powder, flour, and gram flour.
- Mix the mariande well.
- Sprinkle in the lemon juice and mix well.
- Apply the marinate to each fish fillet. Make sure it is well coated.
- Let it rest for at least 2 hours.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Add the fish fillets to the pan. Don't overcrowd the pan. Fry 2-3 pieces at a time.
- Fry the fish on medium flame, turning occaisionally.
- Fry the fish till its golden brown.
- Serve the fish hot with a fresh salad and your favorite chutney or dip!
Jojo Reyes Jr. says
This pan fried red snapper recipe looks yummy! Thanks for sharing it.
Sana Umer says
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it. Hope you enjoy making it! 😊
Danoue says
I need to try this! I love red snappers.
Anastasia says
I'd love to try this recipe, looks delicious!
Sana Umer says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy making and tasting it! 😊
Sana Umer says
Thank you! If you love red snappers, you’ll definitely enjoy this recipe. Hope you try it soon! 😊
Ginger says
I don't think I've eaten red snappers much, but your recipe looks delicious. I like the easy step-by-step photos too. Thanks for sharing!
Sana Umer says
Thank you! Red snapper is delicious and worth trying. I'm glad you liked the step-by-step photos! 😊
Young and Older mum says
Great recipe thanks for sharing. I know many in my family will love this
Sana Umer says
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it. Hope your family enjoys it too! 😊
Danielle says
I love red snapper and this recipe sounds easy and delicious. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Sana Umer says
You're welcome! I'm so glad you like the recipe. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did! 😊