Honey-Lime Red Snapper

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. + marinating Broil: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by ken hulme

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 06, 2023

“If you can’t find snapper, you can substitute most any firm white fish. And if you can’t find key lime juice, use regular lime juice.” —Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida note: as reader suggests, regular lime juice can be used if you can't find key lime juice

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Honey-Lime Red Snapper

Yield:4 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Key lime juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Pour 1/2 cup into a container with a lid. Add the fish and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Place remaining mixture in a small saucepan.
  2. Drain fish and discard marinade. Sprinkle fillets with chili powder; place on a greased broiler pan.
  3. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring reserved lime juice mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half. Spoon over fillets.
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