Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

128 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious!” - by Sandra

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 10 minutes, or until extremely hot.
Dip fish into melted butter, and sprinkle each fillet generously with the seasoning mixture. Place the fish fillets in the hot skillet. Pour 1 tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook until the coating on the underside of the fillet turns black, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the fish over. Pour another tablespoon of butter over the fish, and cook for 2 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
806 cal
40%

Fat
72 g
111%

Carbs
5.9 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JPOLLEY

Jan. 7, 2004

"This recipe was fabulous! I cooked it on the grill, instead of in a skillet and served it on a bed of linguine in a garlic butter sauce. The subtlty of the linguine balanced well with the boldness o..." See moref the snapper."

DAINAA

Apr. 20, 2003

"I have been looking for a seasoning mix to use for blackened fish and chicken. This was really easy and the snapper was great! I also put the spice mix in my steamed cauliflower and it was wonderful..." See more, too. I highly recommend this recipe."