How to Make Cajun Red Snapper - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cajun Red Snapper is a mouthwatering dish that hails from the southern state of Louisiana. Known for its bold and spicy flavors, Cajun cuisine is a fusion of French, African, and Spanish influences that has become a beloved part of American culinary tradition. This recipe for Cajun Red Snapper captures the essence of this rich and vibrant culinary heritage, combining a delectable blend of spices with the delicate and flaky texture of the red snapper fish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix paprika, black pepper, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper on a large piece of wax paper.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil. Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter-oil mixture; reserve remaining butter-oil mixture. Coat both sides of fillets with paprika mixture.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
  • Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter-side down in the hot skillet; cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-oil mixture over fillets and flip over. Cook until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 719mg