Snapper is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Snapper?

The scientific name of Snapper is Lutjanidae family.

Does Snapper have fins and scales?

Yes. Snapper has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Snapper sushi or sashimi?

If Snapper is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Snapper sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

What is Snapper called in Hebrew?

Snapper is known as סנאפר (סנאפר) in Hebrew.

Where can I find more information about whether Snapper is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Snapper

Lutjanidae family

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Snapper is a popular mild, lean white fish that's good grilled, baked, pan-seared, or steamed whole, and the skin crisps nicely. Most of the roughly 110-plus species in the family are eaten.

Snappers (family Lutjanidae) live in tropical and warm-temperate oceans worldwide, mostly around coral reefs down to about 100 meters, with some species deeper. Many different species get the local name 'red snapper.'

Also known as

Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Pargo
Huachinango

Gallery

Snapper — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Snappers have fins and scales.
'Red snapper' is one of the most mislabeled names at market and is applied to species across several genera, so the fish on the label may not be the species named.
Some large reef snappers (for example the schoolmaster) have been linked to ciguatera poisoning.