Microwave Red Snapper with Lime Sauce
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 8 Min
After your gang sinks their teeth into this luscious, lime-infused snapper, they'll flip when you tell them how simple it was!
What You'll Need
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
What to Do
- Place the snapper fillets in a microwave-safe 9" x 13" baking dish; season with the salt and pepper. Squeeze the lime over the fish, and top with the butter slices.
- Cover the baking dish, and microwave at 80% power for 4 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and sprinkle the fillets with parsley; microwave uncovered for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
Can't find red snapper? Just pick up your favorite white-fleshed fish fillets and cook 'em up this way.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 277
- Calories from Fat 124
- Total Fat 14g 21 %
- Saturated Fat 7.8g 39 %
- Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
- Protein 35g 70 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 93mg 31 %
- Sodium 284mg 12 %
- Total Carbohydrates 1.9g 1 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
- Sugars 0.3g 0 %
