Cajun Red Snapper

Cajun Red Snapper

101 Reviews
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 15 min
  • Ready In: 20 min

“A spicy red snapper dish.” - by MARBALET

Ingredients

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Adjust Servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

  1. On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with oil. Brush both sides of the snapper filets with the butter mixture, reserve the remaining butter mixture. Coat both sides of the filets with the seasoning-mixture.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Drizzle half of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter side down in pan. Cook over a high heat until the fish is deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-mixture over the fish and flip the fish over. Cook until fish is browned and flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

  • Calories
  • 228 cal
  • 11%
  • Fat
  • 8.5 g
  • 13%
  • Carbs
  • 1.3 g
  • < 1%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (101)

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PORUSGIRL
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PORUSGIRL

"This was really great....a bit spicy but we love spicy. I rubbed the seasoning on the fish and let it marinade in the refrigerator for an hour then I baked it in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (li..." See moreghtly grease baking pan). Served over broccoli/cheese rice with a side of spinach. YUMMY!"

Rainie13
40

Rainie13

"This recipe turned out pretty well overall. I cooked the fish in a regular non-stick pan, cut out most of the butter (I used the olive oil instead), and added a splash of fresh lemon juice to the fis..." See moreh as it was cooking. Because I'd read the reviews before making the recipe, I cooked the fish on medium (covered, five minutes on each side), and didn't have any problems with it burning or smoking."

ERIN C
33

ERIN C

"Tastes great, but a word to the wise: keep that stove on medium! Our skillet got a little too hot and we ended up with crispy cajun red snapper. The spices are great on it, just make sure the skillet ..." See moredoesn't get too hot!"

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