
Lutjanus campechanus
Also Known As
Snapper, Genuine red snapper, American reds, Spot snapper
U.S. wild-caught red snapper is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
U.S. wild-caught red snapper is available fresh year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas. |
Taste |
Red snapper has a sweetly mild but distinctive flavor. |
Texture |
Red snapper is semi-firm, lean, and moist. |
Color |
The meat is pinkish with yellow tones when raw and turns somewhat lighter when cooked. Red snapper have trademark red skin and red eyes and come from domestic fisheries. To aid in identification, they are usually sold with the skin on. |
Health Benefits |
Red snapper is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very good source of protein. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
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Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 100 |
Protein | 20.51 g |
Fat, total | 1.34 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.285 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 37 mg |
Selenium | 38.2 mcg |
Sodium | 64 mg |