Fresh Wild Whole Snapper is a premium, wild-caught fish sold by the pound at Costco's seafood counter. Whole snapper is presented with head and tail intact, cleaned and ready for preparation, making it an excellent choice for whole-fish cooking presentations.

Red snapper features a firm, moist white flesh with a mildly sweet and distinctive flavor. The meat is pinkish with golden tones when raw and turns lighter once cooked, holding up well against bold seasonings, marinades, and aromatics. Its skin crisps beautifully when pan-seared and bastes the flesh with natural oils as it cooks.

This wild-caught snapper is exceptionally versatile in the kitchen and can be grilled, roasted, steamed, baked, sautéed, or poached whole. Popular preparations include whole roasted snapper with citrus and herbs, Caribbean-style escovitch, Chinese-style steamed whole fish with ginger and scallions, and classic Mediterranean baked preparations. The whole fish yields both the fillets and the collar meat, with the bones providing the base for a flavorful fish stock.

Snapper is a lean, nutrient-dense source of protein. A 6-ounce serving provides approximately 170 calories and 35 grams of protein, with low saturated fat and sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B12 and potassium, making it a healthy choice for a balanced diet.