Description
Create a Caribbean-inspired seafood haven in your kitchen with this delectable fried snapper recipe. This recipe blends traditional techniques with modern simplicity and ensures a perfectly crispy exterior while the fish’s natural moistness stays intact.
This foolproof recipe will help you become skilled at making fried red snapper that rivals restaurant quality. A light, crispy coating seals the snapper’s natural flavors and creates that irresistible golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole red snapper (1½–1¾ pounds), cleaned and scaled.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2 cups flour for dredging.
- 1 tablespoon fish seasoning.
- Peanut oil for frying (enough for 1-inch depth).
- 1 lime for serving.
Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat your snapper completely dry.
- Cut 3-4 diagonal slits on both sides of the fish.
- Season thoroughly with salt and fish seasoning, including inside the cavity.
- Heat oil in a large skillet until it reaches 350°F.
- Coat the seasoned fish in flour and shake off excess.
- Place fish in hot oil carefully.
- Cook each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack over paper towels to drain.
Notes
Keep oil temperature between 350-360°F for best results.
Give the fish enough space – cook in batches if needed.
A properly crusted fish will release naturally from the pan.
Double-coating with flour before frying creates extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying