Fresh wild whole snapper is a premium seafood choice featuring sweetly mild but distinctive flavor with semi-firm, lean, and moist texture. U.S. wild-caught red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is sustainably managed and comes from domestic fisheries in the Gulf of America and along the Atlantic Coast. The fish is typically sold whole with its trademark red skin and red eyes intact, which helps with identification. Red snapper can grow up to 40 inches long and weigh 5-15 pounds, with enlarged canine teeth that give them their "snapper" name.

This versatile fish has pinkish meat with yellow tones when raw that turns lighter when cooked. It can be prepared multiple ways including pan-fried, grilled, roasted, broiled, baked, and steamed. When selecting fresh whole snapper, look for bright red skin, clear red eyes that are full and flush with the head, red moist gills, glistening pearly skin that adheres tightly to the flesh, and firm elastic flesh. The fish should have a fresh smell without any fishy or ammonia-like odor.

Nutrition per 3.5 oz serving: 100 calories, 20.5g protein, 1.34g total fat, 0.285g saturated fat, 0g carbohydrates, 37mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium. Excellent source of protein, vitamin B12 (125% DV), vitamin D (68% DV), selenium (69% DV), and pyridoxine (31% DV). Good source of omega-3 fatty acids including EPA, DPA, and DHA which support heart health and cognitive function. Also provides phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Contains 0.166 ppm methyl-mercury, categorized by FDA as "good choice" with recommendation of 1 serving (4 ounces) per week.