Red snapper has long been considered one of the most delicious deep-sea deli- cacies on the market. Its brilliant color- ing and at t r act i v e appearance is only exceeded by the juicy, white, fine -flavored flesh. Most of the snapper on the market is caught in the Gulf of Mexico and landed in Florida.

As it grows in popularity, snapper is increasingly becoming a generic term for white fish. The high demand has led to a high price and the high price has led to fish fraud. A study by University of North Carolina researchers found about 73% of fish they studied that were labeled as red snapper were mislabeled.

Red Snapper Taste It has a sweet, mild but unique flavor. It has a peculiarly fresh, almost nutty flavor. Red snapper flesh is considered delicious and the throats are considered a delicacy. It is one of the most sought-after offshore fish.

Red snapper might be the closest in texture and flavor to tilapia. It's mild and sweet and cooks up to be moist. It's best to avoid imported snapper if you'd like to make the most sustainable choice. Interestingly, a lot of “snapper” sold is not actually true snapper but another species.