Oven Baked Whole Yellowtail Snapper
Perfectly seasoned Oven Baked Whole Yellowtail Snapper with crispy skin and juicy flaky fish baked to perfection. A simple seafood dinner recipe for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood
Ingredients
2 large whole yellowtail snapper fish or similar mild white fish, cleaned and scaled
4 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp minced garlic
Lemon slices
Dry parsley
Fresh parsley or favorite fresh herbs for garnish
Sliced onion (optional, for stuffing cavity)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the fish thoroughly and pat dry using paper towels.
Make 3–4 diagonal slits on both sides of each fish.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
Place fish on a lightly oiled foil-lined baking sheet.
Brush the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the fish, inside the cavity, and inside the slits.
Stuff the fish cavity with minced garlic, sliced onion, and lemon slices.
Insert additional lemon slices into the slits.
Sprinkle extra paprika, dry parsley, and a little salt over the fish.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and pan drippings before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley or herbs and serve hot.
Notes
Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the fish.
For extra crispy skin, broil the fish during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
You can substitute snapper with branzino, sea bass, or tilapia.
Serve with roasted potatoes, rice, vegetables, or garlic parmesan rapini.
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