Fish, Snapper

Snapper is a versatile fish that can be prepared in almost any way.

There are approximately 250 species of this saltwater fish, but the most well-known include red snapper, yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, mutton snapper, and schoolmaster snapper.

Snapper is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and selenium, plus a good source of potassium and vitamin B6.  

Choose mutton and yellowtail snapper (Eco-OK Choices), as red snapper, silk snapper and vermilion snapper are Ocean's Alive Worst Choices.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Whole Food
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  • Preferences: No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

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Selecting and Storing

Choose snapper with firm flesh that springs back when pressed, and a fresh clean smell.

Nutrition Information