Ingredients for Cajun Red Snapper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dried Oregano
- Butter
- Light Olive Oil
- Red Snapper Fillets
- Salt to taste
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How to Make Cajun Red Snapper
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Brush both sides of the red snapper fillets with half of the butter mixture; set aside the remaining mixture.
- Coat both sides of the fillets generously with the Cajun spice blend.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Drizzle half of the reserved butter-oil mixture into the hot skillet.
- Place the fillets in the skillet, butter-side down.
- Cook over high heat until the fish is deeply browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the remaining butter-oil mixture over the fish and carefully flip the fillets.
- Cook until the fish is cooked through, flakes easily with a fork, and is nicely browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
- Season to taste with salt.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs
0g
