Red snapper is a prized firm-fleshed fish from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, with distinctive red skin and sweet, nutty white flesh. In Mexico it is called huachinango and is one of the most iconic fish in the cuisine — most famously prepared a la veracruzana with tomatoes, olives, and chiles. It is also popular grilled whole, deep-fried, and in ceviches across Latin America.
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Red snapper | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Red snapper | |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Huachinangoprimary | The most iconic fish in Mexican cuisine — huachinango a la veracruzana is a national dish |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Pargo colorado | |
| 🇫🇷France | Vivaneau rouge | |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Pargo rojo | |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Pargo | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Vermelho | Very popular in Brazilian coastal cuisine |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Lutiano rosso | Not native to the Mediterranean; sold under this name when imported, sometimes confused with 'dentice rosso' (a related Mediterranean species). |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Roter Schnapper | Imported; not native to German waters. |
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