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Pan-Seared Snapper with Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe

American · Main course · 25 min total

A quick and elegant weeknight dinner featuring crispy-skinned snapper fillets in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) snapper fillets, skin on
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pat snapper fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy.
3. Flip fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Add chicken broth and capers. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
6. Return fillets to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon sauce over them. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Tips

• For best crispiness, ensure the fish skin is very dry before searing.
• Substitute snapper with sea bass or redfish if desired.
• Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.

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