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.
