Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper

Red snapper fillets are coated with a peppery seasoning mix, then pan-fried in butter until blackened for a deliciously spicy Cajun-inspired meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 806 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Dip fish fillets into melted butter and sprinkle each fillet generously with seasoning mixture.

Step 4

Place fish fillets in the hot skillet and pour 1 tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook until coating on the underside of fillet turns black, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets over and pour another tablespoon of butter over each fillet; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.