Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Sauteed Red Snapper 3.1 (163) Close Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 The mild, slightly sweet flavor and flaky texture of red snapper takes well to light seasoning and a quick saute. You can also make this dish with black sea bass. The skin of both fish is edible and crisps nicely in a skillet. Directions Cut each snapper fillet in half crosswise. Season flesh with salt and cayenne pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (but not smoking). Place snapper fillets, skin sides down, in skillet, pressing on fish with a spatula for 1 minute to prevent curling. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip, and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes more.