Spicy Red Snapper Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets

1
On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic, and oregano.
2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil.
3
Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter mixture, reserve remaining.
4
Coat both sides of fillets with seasoning mixture.
5
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
6
Drizzle half of remaining butter mixture on one side of the fillets and place fillets butter side down in pan.
7
Cook over high heat until the fish is deeply browned.

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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: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red 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.

Spicy Red Snapper

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