Cajun Style Blackened Snapper Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Blackened Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper; 1 1/2 cups butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 1/2 cups butter, melted

1
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano.
2
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 10 minutes, or until extremely hot.
3
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Blackened Snapper falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

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