Seared Red Snapper with Zesty Basil Butter

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   To make the butter sauce: combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until the butter melts.

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   Cover and keep warm over low heat.

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   Score the skin side of the snapper with 3 or 4 shallow diagonal cuts.

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   Season lightly with the additional salt and pepper.

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   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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   Cook the snapper skin side down for 3 minutes.

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   Turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until the snapper is just opaque.

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   Transfer the snapper to individual plates.

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   Stir the basil into the melted butter mixture and spoon over the snapper to serve.

10. 10

    Were serious.

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    We would probably eat anything you spread this butter sauce on.

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    We especially love it drizzled on mashed potatoes, toasted French bread, steamed broccoli florets, grilled chicken breasts, and pork chops.

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    Mmmmm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.