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Lutjanus buccanella |
July: Increased activity. Snapper actively feeds and is commonly found in coastal areas.
Large specimens can be dangerous. Used in spicy soups and stews in the Caribbean. In Cuba, often served fried with rice and beans.
Inhabits western Atlantic from Florida to Brazil. Deepwater predator, often found at depths of 100–200 m. Can reach 75 cm length and over 10 kg weight.
Caught near reefs, drop-offs, and underwater hills Baits: squid, shrimp, small fish, jig heads Fished both from shore and boat, down to 200 m depth
Most active at dawn and dusk. Prefers cover and stable depth.
7 July 2025 Great bite
8 July 2025 Great bite
9 July 2025 Great bite
10 July 2025 Good bite
11 July 2025 Great bite
12 July 2025 Great bite
13 July 2025 Good bite
8 July 2025 Great bite
9 July 2025 Great bite
10 July 2025 Good bite
11 July 2025 Great bite
12 July 2025 Great bite
13 July 2025 Good bite
Meat is tender, white, aromatic. Easy to fillet — thick body and few bones. Commercial importance in tropics.
Fillet: Frying, baking, sushi, grilling
Whole: Stuffed and baked whole
Head: Broths and soups
Whole: Stuffed and baked whole
Head: Broths and soups
Blackfin Snapper Fillet in Lemon Butter Sauce (Frying)
Quick to cook with bright flavor
Quick to cook with bright flavor
1. Season fillet with salt, pepper, lemon zest.
2. Fry in butter until golden.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice, serve with vegetables.
2. Fry in butter until golden.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice, serve with vegetables.
Grilled Blackfin Snapper with Lime and Garlic (Grilling)
Juicy and aromatic result
Juicy and aromatic result
1. Marinate in olive oil, lime, garlic.
2. Grill 5 min per side.
3. Serve with rice and herbs.
2. Grill 5 min per side.
3. Serve with rice and herbs.
Caribbean Stew with Blackfin Snapper (Stewing)
Served with coconut rice or sweet potato
Served with coconut rice or sweet potato
1. Sauté onion, pepper, garlic, tomatoes.
2. Add fish chunks and spices (thyme, cayenne).
3. Simmer 15–20 min over low heat.
2. Add fish chunks and spices (thyme, cayenne).
3. Simmer 15–20 min over low heat.
Blackfin Snapper with Vegetables in Foil (Baking)
Preserves juices and flavor
Preserves juices and flavor
1. Wrap fillet with carrots, zucchini, onion in foil.
2. Season with salt, lemon, olive oil.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 min.
2. Season with salt, lemon, olive oil.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 min.