Fried Red Snapper Recipe (2024)

Hailing from the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea, red snapper is a rosy-skinned fish that is not only healthy but incredibly easy to cook and prepare, with a subtle taste that pairs well with almost any seasoning.

Red snapper fish is always an excellent choice for a speedy supper, and our fried red snapper recipe will be on the table in minutes, making it a perfect addition to your midweek dinner repertoire.

How To Cook Red Snapper?

Even those who aren’t that keen on fish might be pleasantly surprised by red snapper, as it has a very mild, slightly sweet flavor. This also makes it a great choice for introducing fish to your kids.

As well as a delicious taste, red snapper fish offers a range of health benefits. It is a great source of lean protein and is high in both vitamin B12 and omega-3s. It does, however, contain a fairly high level of mercury, so should only be consumed once a week.

This recipe for red snapper is very simple. You’ll need the following ingredients listed below:

Haitian Epis – This helps bring in the authenticity of this Haitian Style fish.

Paprika – Although not usually included in the Haitian dish, paprika will give the fish a mild sweet pepper taste.

Corn Starch and flour – Both will help coat the fish and will provide a flaker outer layer.

Salt and pepper to taste – Use as desired to season the fish.

How Long Should I Cook Red Snapper?

Red snapper is super versatile and can also be baked or grilled, but for this recipe we are frying red snapper to get that delicious crispy outside and soft, tender middle.

Frying red snapper fish generally cooks very quickly, and red snapper fillets will only need around 3 to 4 minutes each side, depending on how thick they are and how many you’ve got in your pan.

It is also possible to fry a red snapper whole, which takes between 12 and 15 minutes.

To know if your red snapper is ready, take a look at the flesh. When cooked, the flesh turns from translucent to opaque, and it will also flake apart easily when poked with a fork.

Try to avoid overcooking your red snapper, as it will quickly transform from soft and flakey into a dry and chewy fish.

What To Serve The Fish With?

Red snapper is highly versatile and can be served alongside a wide range of dishes. For a light meal, a beautifully dressed salad or simply cooked vegetables can be a healthy option that’s easily adjusted to your tastes.

For a really quick and easy meal, you could even fry up some vegetables in the same pan as the fish to get all that delicious flavor.

If you are looking for something more substantial, you could serve your red snapper with some boiled or roasted potatoes, lemon rice or black beans.

Cook’s Pro Tip:

1. Cleaning fish can be time consuming. I highly recommend you ask someone at the store to properly clean the fish prior to selling it to you.
2. Although the fish is “cleaned” at the store. When you reach home, you must carefully clean it again as it is not done as thoroughly at the store.
3. Red snapper contains a lot of bones, be sure to eat slowly when eating the fish.

Red Snapper Frequently Asked Questions:

Other Fish Recipes To Try:

Air Fryer Fish And Chips

Pan Fried Whiting Fish

More Haitian Recipes To Try:

If you loved this Haitian Style Red Snapper, you should try these recipes next:

Haitian Black Rice

Instant Pot Rice And Beans

Haitian Dumplings

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