Cajun-Crusted Snapper Fillets

Fresh snapper fillets are breaded with buttermilk and seasoned Cajun breadcrumbs for this quick, and delicious dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 627 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 cup flour
• vegetable oil as needed
• 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets, bones removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss together bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Toss the fish with the flour, shake off the excess, and dip into the egg. Shake off excess egg, and press into breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily and has browned nicely.