Snapper is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Is Snapper kosher?

Yes — Snapper is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Snapper has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

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Scientific name: Lutjanidae family
Hebrew name: סנאפר
Also known as: Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical reefs worldwide
Kosher status: Kosher

About Snapper

Family Lutjanidae. Including: Snappers (Lutjanus species); Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus); Muttonfish or mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis); Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus); Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus); Kalikali (Pristipomoides sieboldi); Opakapaka (Pristipomoides microlepis); Onaga (Etelis carbunculus)

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19); legacy csv