Salt-Encrusted Red Snapper Recipe

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Salt-Encrusted Red Snapper
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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Position a rack in the middle of oven. In a bowl, stir together salt and one cup water until salt is evenly moistened. Score both sides of the fish, cutting slits just through skin to expose a little flesh. Sprinkle inside cavity lightly with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.Rub two tablespoons of the herbs into cavity and insert lemon slices. Rub one tablespoon chopped herbs onto each side of the fish, pressing into slits.
  2. Spread half the salt mixture in an oval just larger than the fish on a large baking sheet. Set fish on top of the salt. Pat remaining salt mixture over fish to cover completely and mold around curves of the fish. It's okay for the tail to stick out a little bit. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and rap edges of salt crust to loosen it. Lift the crust from fish. It's okay if the skin comes away with crust.
  3. To serve, use a spatula to cut exposed side of fish into two portions and place on two warmed dinner plates. Lift tail to remove bones in one piece and expose other side. Cut that side into two portions, lift it from bottom salt and place on warmed plates. Drizzle each portion with extra virgin olive oil and splash of sherry vinegar if desired. Sprinkle with remaining herbs and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.69 Kcal (991 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.42g 4%
Cholesterol 83.9mg 28%
Sodium 97851.34mg 4077%
Potassium 992.83mg 21%
Total Carbs 2.59g 1%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 47.96g 96%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 132.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.76 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.53g 4%
Cholesterol 18.35mg 28%
Sodium 21399.85mg 4077%
Potassium 217.13mg 21%
Total Carbs 0.57g 1%
Sugars 0.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 6%
Protein 10.49g 96%
Vitamin C 1mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 8%
Calcium 29mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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