 | Country of origin: Netherlands |
 | The Latin name: Lutjanus spp. |
 | English name: Red snapper fillet |
 | Sizes: 150/300 |
 | Nutrients per 100g: Calories - 89 kcal Proteins - 20.0 g Fat - 1.0 g Omega-3 - 0.3 mg |
Red snapper (Lutjanus ) is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, where it inhabits environments associated with reefs. This species is commercially important and is also sought-after as a game fish.
Snapper is a warmer water fish, which gets its name from the energetic way it shuts its mouth, and is highly sought after. Red snapper, in particular, is at the top of the popularity list. Due to its expense, other fish are often passed off for red snapper, such as the red drum or redfish, and various Pacific rockfish. These fish are often sold as skinned fillets. For this reason, it is suggested that you always purchase red snapper with its skin still on.
The Red Snapper is considered the quality fish of the south, with its lean and juicy white flesh. The Red Snapper is lean and moist with a sweet, mild, distinctive flavor.
Red Snapper is acknowledged as being the best eating of this species. It have red eyes and are all red.
