Grilled Sheepshead with Lemon Butter
Grilled Sheepshead with Lemon Butter is a popular coastal seafood dish featuring the mild, sweet-flavored sheepshead fish, often found in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The fish is typically seasoned, grilled, and finished with a simple lemon butter sauce, highlighting its fresh, delicate taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, providing essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, depending on the amount of butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin D | 10.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 48.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.8 g |
Per 1 fillet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The sheepshead fish is nicknamed the 'convict fish' due to its distinctive black vertical stripes. It's also known for eating a varied diet, including shellfish, which can subtly influence its flavor.
