Go Back
–+ servings
Pan Fried Butter Snapper
Print Recipe
5 — Votes 3 votes

Pan-Fried Butter Snapper

Pan-Fried Butter Snapper is made with 3 simple ingredients and comes together quickly! This is a delicious, easy dinner option that will be a hit!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 to 3 servings
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter from grass-fed cows like Kerrygolds or ghee
  • 1 pound fresh snapper filet skin on (or off, your call)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
  • cracked black pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt the butter or ghee in a cast-iron or other large skillet over medium/high heat. Liberally season the snapper with the sea salt. Once the butter is melted, lay the snapper non-skin-side face-down in the hot skillet. Cook on this side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the snapper develops a slight golden brown color.
  • Carefully flip the fish over using a large spatula and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • If desired, drizzle with the Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce and then garnish with the fresh cilantro and cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 31.4g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 76.3mg | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g