A delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender snapper fillets with a zesty lemon herb sauce.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Ensure the flour mixture is evenly seasoned for consistent flavor.
Lightly coat each snapper fillet in the seasoned flour mixture.
Shake off any excess flour to prevent clumping during cooking.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the fish to achieve a nice sear.
Cook the snapper fillets in the skillet for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure even cooking.
Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and place them on a serving platter, keeping them warm.
Cover the fish with foil to retain heat while preparing the sauce.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
Scrape the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any browned bits into the sauce for added flavor.
Pour the lemon butter sauce over the snapper fillets.
Ensure the sauce is evenly distributed over the fillets for consistent flavor.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.