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Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette

4.4

(23)

The olive-oil-glazed potatoes make a perfect accompaniment to this dish.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 (6- to 8-oz) red snapper fillets with skin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler and oil a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).

    Step 2

    Season fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then put, skin sides down, in baking pan. Drizzle fillets with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil (total).

    Step 3

    Broil fish 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

    Step 4

    While fish broils, whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in basil and spoon vinaigrette over cooked fish.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 379 calories
23g fat (3g saturated)
73mg cholesterol
708mg sodium
1g carbohydrates
0g fiber
40g protein
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