⏱ 30 min total

Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¾ tbsp, chopped Basil; ¾ tbsp Lemon juice; 1 fillet Snapper; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 253 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

401

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
45g
46% of calories
Carbs
1g
1% of calories
Fat
23g
53% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette (253 g) has 401 calories, with 45 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (90% DV), Vitamin D (148% DV) and Vitamin E (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

158cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.1g

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein90%
Vitamin D148%
Vitamin E34%
Vitamin B666%
Vitamin B12272%
Pantothenic acid33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K18%
Magnesium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium31%
Cholesterol27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Preheat broiler and oil a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
2
Season fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then put, skin sides down, in baking pan. Drizzle fillets with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil (total).
3
Broil fish 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
4
While fish broils, whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in basil and spoon vinaigrette over cooked fish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (253 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	75 μg	8%
Vitamin C	8 mg	9%
Vitamin D	22 μg	148%
Vitamin E	5 mg	34%
Vitamin K	21 μg	18%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	0%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	66%
Folate (B9)	15 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	7 μg	272%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	33%
Choline	143 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	76 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	7%
Potassium	930 mg	20%
Magnesium	72 mg	17%
Phosphorus	434 mg	62%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	83 μg	151%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	5 g	—
Beta carotene	63 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.2 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	7 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	15 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	70 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	22 μg	—

Burning 401 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

76min
Walking (3.5 mph)
48min
Cycling (moderate)
33min
Running (6 mph)
56min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette?

One serving of Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette (1 serving) has 401 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette high in protein?

Yes. It has 45 g of protein per serving, and 46% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.

How much sodium is in Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette?

722 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette?

0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (253 g)

Calories401

% Daily Value*

Total fat 23g	30%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 722mg	31%
Total carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary fiber 0.1g	1%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 45g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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