Snapper fillets are boneless, skin-on or skinless portions of snapper, one of Australia’s most popular eating fish. The flesh is white to pale pink, firm-textured, and has a clean, mildly sweet flavour.
Fillets are the most convenient way to buy snapper, requiring no further butchery before cooking. They’re ideal for pan-frying skin-side down until crisp, baking with a topping or sauce, steaming Asian-style, or crumbing and shallow-frying. The firm flesh holds together well on the barbecue, too.
Snapper fillets are widely available at fishmongers and supermarkets across Australia. When buying, look for flesh that is moist and translucent rather than dry or chalky, with a fresh sea smell. Skin-on fillets offer better flavour and help the fillet hold its shape during cooking.
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