any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters
The flesh is white, small flaked, and sweet tasting. Snapper is available in both round (whole, cleaned) 1 1/2 -2 1/2 pound fish and in the form of larger fillets coming from 3 - 5 pound fish. Among the numerous snapper varieties available, are red snapper, yellowtail, mutton, gray, schoolmaster, and mangrove.
Well-known, excellent fish with a slim, slightly flat body, ash-red in color. It weighs up to 600 grams and can be cooked in any way.
Florida snapper makes for tasty fillets prepared in a variety of ways: pan-seared, crab-stuffed, cashew-encrusted, barbecued, baked or grilled. Firm, sweet and succulent, its flavour inspires endless recipes and culinary presentations.
The Lutjanidae or snappers are a family of perciform fishes, mainly marine but with some members living in estuaries, and entering fresh water to feed. Some are important food fish. One of the best known is the red snapper.