Most Flavorful Ways To Cook Fresh Fish.

Byline: Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley

Oct. 23--Here are the basics for preparing red snapper from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. When it's very fresh, as local snapper can be, there's really no need to do much more than cook it. If you feel you really want to dress it up, however, we offer some recipes from local fishermen and chefs. Baking: A general rule for baking snapper, like any fish, is 10 minutes per inch of thickness in a 400- to 450-degree oven, turning the fish halfway through the cooking time. If your fillet is less than 1 / 2-inch thick it doesn't have to be turned. If fish is cooked in a sauce or foil, add 5 minutes to the cooking …