Lemon Red Snapper with Herbed Butter

Lemon Red Snapper with Herbed Butter

Ingredients
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2 lemons

Cooking spray

4 (6-ounce) red snapper or other firm white fish fillets

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, basil, or parsley)

Fresh herb sprigs (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2
Cut 1 lemon into 8 slices. Place slices, in pairs, on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Grate remaining lemon to get 1 teaspoon lemon rind; set aside. Reserve lemon for another use.

Step 3
Place 1 fillet on top of each pair of lemon slices. Combine salt, paprika, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over fish. Bake at 425° for 13 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

Step 4
While fish bakes, combine reserved lemon rind, butter, and herbs in a small bowl.

Step 5
Place fish and lemon slices on individual serving plates; top each fillet with herbed butter, spreading to melt, if desired. Garnish with herb sprigs, if desired How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG