Baked Red Snapper with Ricotta Stuffing Recipe

Name: Baked Red Snapper with Ricotta Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds red snapper fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup celery chopped; ⅛ cup olive oil; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon zest grated; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup lemon peeled; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1
Clean, wash and dry fish.
2
Sprinkle inside and out with salt.
3
Prepare stuffing: Saute celery and onion in 1/4 cup olive oil until soft.
4
Remove from heat and combine with rest of stuffing ingredients, blending well.
5
Stuff fish loosely.
6
Close opening with small skewers or toothpicks.
7
Place in well-greased baking pan.
8
Brush with 2 tablespoon olive oil and bake in pre-heated 350F (180C) oven for 40 to 60 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
9
Baste occassionally with drippings while fish is baking.

238

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds red snapper fillets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup celery chopped, ⅛ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Red Snapper with Ricotta Stuffing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Red Snapper with Ricotta Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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