Salt-Roasted Whole Red Snapper

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
64%
Salt-Roasted Whole Red Snapper
45 min.
4
421kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a dish that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than this delectable Salt-Roasted Whole Red Snapper! Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, this recipe is more than just a meal—it's an experience. The process of encasing the fish in a salt crust creates a unique environment that locks in moisture and flavor, yielding a perfectly cooked fish every time.

This dish is not only a feast for the eyes, adorned with bright lemon slices and fragrant rosemary, but it also boasts a health score of 64, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it caters to various dietary needs and is a fantastic option for a low FODMAP diet. Each serving contains around 421 calories, making it a nutritious choice that doesn't compromise on taste.

Whether you're planning a special dinner or a casual lunch, this Salt-Roasted Whole Red Snapper will leave your guests raving about your kitchen prowess. The combination of simply sourced ingredients and straightforward techniques means anyone can master this impressive main course. Get ready to delight in the flaky, succulent fish that will transport your taste buds to a coastal paradise!

Ingredients

  •  egg whites 
  • pound kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon sliced
  •  rosemary sprigs 
  • 3.5 pound yellowtail snapper fillets whole white cleaned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Stuff fish with sliced lemons and rosemary.
  3. Combine kosher salt, egg whites, and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  4. Spread one-third of the salt mixture on the lined baking sheet. Top with fish; cover with remaining salt mixture.
  5. Bake fish 40 to 50 minutes. Crack salt layer with a hammer or meat mallet, and remove. Peel back fish skin; carefully remove meat, discarding skin and bones.

Nutrition Facts

Calories421kcal
Protein84.91%
Fat12.29%
Carbs2.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.88
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
34.337391433509%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.65kcal
21.03%
Fat:5.47g
8.41%
Saturated Fat:1.15g
7.18%
Carbohydrates:2.8g
0.93%
Net Carbohydrates:2g
0.73%
Sugar:0.89g
0.99%
Cholesterol:146.85mg
48.95%
Sodium:264009.41mg
11478.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:84.97g
169.95%
Vitamin D:40.48µg
269.89%
Selenium:158.41µg
226.29%
Vitamin B12:11.93µg
198.9%
Vitamin B6:1.61mg
80.62%
Phosphorus:794.74mg
79.47%
Potassium:1796.59mg
51.33%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.26%
Magnesium:139.49mg
34.87%
Vitamin B5:3.09mg
30.85%
Calcium:300.7mg
30.07%
Vitamin E:3.85mg
25.67%
Vitamin C:20.72mg
25.12%
Iron:3.17mg
17.64%
Copper:0.33mg
16.63%
Zinc:2.14mg
14.25%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.01%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.79%
Vitamin A:429.77IU
8.6%
Folate:24.32µg
6.08%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.93%
Fiber:0.8g
3.19%
Source:My Recipes