Red Snapper with Lemon Marjoram Butter Recipe

Red Snapper with Lemon Marjoram Butter Recipe

  • 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
  1. Preheat broiler. Line a shallow baking pan (1 to 1 1/2 inches deep) with foil.
  2. Stir together butter, zest, juice, marjoram, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  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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