Fresh wild whole snapper sourced from Suriname, sold by the pound. This premium marine fish features firm, white, succulent flesh with a sweetly mild yet distinctive flavor and a hint of nuttiness. Red snapper is deep-bodied with scarlet red coloring, large mouth with sharp teeth, and red eyes. Adult snappers typically reach 24 inches in length and weigh 5-15 pounds.

This versatile fish can be prepared using multiple cooking methods including pan-frying, grilling, roasting, broiling, baking, steaming, or sautéing. Whole snapper is particularly popular for traditional preparations where the fish is cooked head-on, cleaned, and often stuffed or seasoned with herbs and spices. When purchasing whole fish, scaling, gutting, and filleting are typically done by the fishmonger.

Nutrition per 100g serving: 100 calories, 20.5g protein, 1.34g total fat (0.29g saturated), 37mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates. Excellent source of protein and vitamin B12 (125% RDI), very good source of vitamin D (68% RDI) and pyridoxine (36% RDI). Contains omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, DPA) that support cardiovascular health, nervous system development, and help reduce inflammation. Also provides selenium, iodine, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. The US FDA categorizes red snapper as a "good choice" fish with moderate mercury levels (0.166 ppm), recommending consumption of 1 serving (4 ounces) per week, particularly for pregnant and breastfeeding women.