Name: Red Snapper with Lemon Marjoram Butter
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 4 (7-ounce) red snapper fillets with skin; Olive oil for brushing

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

4 (7-ounce) red snapper fillets with skin

Olive oil for brushing

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat broiler. Line a shallow baking pan (1 to 1 1/2 inches deep) with foil.
Step 2
Stir together butter, zest, juice, marjoram, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Brush both sides of each snapper fillet with oil. Arrange fillets, skin sides down, in baking pan and season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with marjoram butter.

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