Sheet-Pan Lemon Snapper with Blistered Asparagus & Cucumber-Tomato Relish
A restaurant-style seafood dinner that’s weeknight-easy: tender snapper roasts fast while asparagus gets blistered and lemony. The “salsa” is a super fresh cucumber-tomato relish that keeps the whole plate light and springy.
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- Wild Caught Previously Frozen Snapper Fillets 12 oz (2 fillets) $14.99
- Green Asparagus (1 lb) 1 lb, woody ends snapped off $1.49 (sale)
- English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, small dice $1.25 (sale)
- Fresh Roma Tomato 1 medium (about 6 oz), small dice $0.99/lb (sale)
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.60 (sale)
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1, zested and juiced $1.25
- Olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp, divided —
- Salt 3/4 tsp, divided —
- Black pepper 1/2 tsp, divided —
- Red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 tsp —
- Fresh parsley (optional) 2 tbsp, chopped —
Instructions
- Heat the oven: set oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep asparagus: toss 1 lb asparagus with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on one side of the sheet pan.
- Season fish: pat dry 12 oz snapper fillets. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), plus the zest of 1 lemon.
- Roast: place snapper on the empty side of the sheet pan. Roast 10–14 minutes (depending on thickness) until fish flakes easily and asparagus is blistered-tender.
- Make the cucumber-tomato relish: in a bowl, combine 1/2 diced cucumber, 1 diced Roma tomato, 2 minced garlic cloves, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional). Taste and adjust salt/lemon.
- Serve: plate the roasted asparagus, top with snapper, and spoon the cucumber-tomato relish over the fish (and a little over the asparagus).
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $15–22
Health notes: ~500–650 kcal per serving (2 servings). Very low net carbs, high protein, rich in omega-3s (varies by fish). Use generous herbs/citrus to keep added fat moderate while staying satisfying.
Drink pairing: Lean, delicate fish + green veg calls for crisp whites. Muscadet (sur lie) is a classic with seafood and asparagus, while Sauvignon Blanc brings herbal zip. If you want something rounder but still fresh, try a light, unoaked Chardonnay.