Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Gulf Coast Citrus Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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A delicate red snapper fillet pan-seared to crispy perfection, topped with a fresh and zesty citrus salsa inspired by Gulfport flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Red snapper fillets, Salt, Black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) Red snapper fillets
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 cup Grapefruit, peeled and diced
1 cup Orange, peeled and diced
1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
1 Jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp Chopped cilantro
2 tbsp Lime juice
1 tsp Honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 red snapper fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add snapper fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup peeled and diced grapefruit, 1 cup peeled and diced orange, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp honey. Stir gently to mix all flavors.
Step 5: Spoon the citrus salsa over the hot pan-seared red snapper fillets and serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.