How to Make Pan-Fried Blackened Red Snapper - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that is perfect for pan frying. This recipe for Pan-Fried Blackened Red Snapper is a simple and flavorful way to prepare this popular seafood dish. The blackened seasoning gives the fish a nice kick of flavor, while the pan frying method creates a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior.

Red snapper is a lean and mild-tasting fish that is commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. It is a popular choice for seafood lovers d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper, patted dry

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 mins
  • Total Time: 19 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Mix paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Combine olive oil and butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir to blend butter into the oil.
  • Brush some of the olive oil and butter mixture over both sides of each red snapper fillet. Sprinkle paprika mixture over both sides of each fillet.
  • Heat leftover oil and butter mixture in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry red snapper until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 2069mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 559mg