About American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper is the fish most US buyers picture when they hear "snapper," and it earns the recognition. The flesh is lean and moist, white with a faint pink cast, and breaks into large clean flakes rather than shredding. The flavour is mild and gently sweet, with a nutty note that comes through more clearly when the fish is cooked on the bone.
It is firm enough to handle direct heat without falling apart, which is why so much of it is cooked whole. The skin crisps well and is normally left on. A one to two pound whole fish plates as a single portion; larger grades are cut for family-style service or broken down into fillets. Off the bone it takes to pan-searing skin-on, roasting, and ceviche, where the flesh holds its structure in citrus instead of turning mushy.
For buyers, the practical issue with red snapper is identity. It is among the most frequently substituted species in the US market, and a menu that says "red snapper" is making a claim the kitchen may not be able to support. We supply Lutjanus campechanus from Mexico, and every case is traceable to that origin.
Our size grid runs from half-pound whole fish through the 10-and-up grades, plus fillets at 12 to 16 ounces, across seven presentations. Grade selection matters more here than with most species, because whole-fish plate presentation depends on getting a consistent size to the pass.
Presentations & available sizes
Pack weights and size grids as supplied by our production team. Pricing is provided on request.
Fresh lead time 24–72 hours. Frozen lead time approximately seven days. Products can be processed and packed to customer-requested specifications.
| Presentation | Form | Graded sizes | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillet | — | 12–16 oz | Pack not reliably specified |
| GGS IVP | Fresh and frozen | 1–1½, 1/2, 3/4 | 10 lb |
| GGS IVP | Fresh and frozen | 1½–2 lb | 20 lb |
| W&G | — | 1/2, 3/4 | 10 lb |
| W&G | — | 4–6 lb | 50 lb |
| W&G | — | 1½–2, 2–4, 4 UP | 55 lb |
| W&G | — | 1–1½, 1½–2, 2–4, 3/4, 1, 4 UP, 6–10, 10 UP | Pack not reliably specified |
Specifications
Nutrition
Typical nutrition profile for American Red Snapper. Values are representative for raw product and may vary by cut and size.
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