{"id":2076,"date":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/?p=2076"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:41:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:41:25","slug":"pan-sear-snapper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/recipes\/pan-sear-snapper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pan-Sear Snapper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Treat your taste buds to the exquisite taste of wild-caught Omaha Steaks Scarlet Snapper<\/a>. As you might guess, the name scarlet snapper comes from the fish\u2019s unmistakable, bright scarlet-colored skin. Protein-rich with a sweetly mild flavor, scarlet snapper makes for a great pan-seared seafood dish. Follow the step-by-step guide below to pan-sear snapper perfectly every time.<\/p>\n

How to Pan-Sear Snapper<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pan-sear is a cooking technique that uses high-heat over the stove-top and quickly cooks the fish. Enjoy perfectly pan-seared snapper in under 10 minutes using these steps below.<\/p>\n

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1. Thaw Snapper<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before cooking your snapper, you will need to thaw it using one of two methods. Remove fillets from plastic packaging, cover, and thaw in refrigerator for at least 7 hours. To thaw faster, remove product from original packaging, place in a resealable bag, and submerge bag in cold water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.\u00a0Cook and consume within 2 days.<\/p>\n

2. Preheat Pan over Medium-High Heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Preheat a large pan on medium-high heat over a stove-top. When the pan is hot, add a dash of oil.<\/p>\n

3. Season Snapper<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Season each snapper fillet with salt and pepper, butter, and lemon. Add your favorite seasoning blend or try our Omaha Steaks Signature Seafood Seasoning <\/a>to bring out all of the delicious flavors of the fish.<\/p>\n

4. Pan-Sear Snapper<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Place your snapper skin-side down in your pan for 4-5 minutes. Flip snapper to the other side and let cook for another 3-4 minutes. Once the fish is at an internal temperature of 145\u00b0F and is caramel brown in color and opaque throughout you know your snapper is done. To help aid in the cooking process, check out our Omaha Steaks mobile app with a cooking timer<\/a> or our seafood cooking chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Plate your perfectly cooked snapper with your favorite side<\/a> dish or roasted vegetables. Snapper is the ideal fish for a lean protein diet<\/a>, try pairing it with leafy greens or on top of a bed of rice for a balanced and filling meal.<\/p>\n

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