Cajun Style Blackened Snapper Recipe
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Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

By: Sandra 
"Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious!"

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe 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
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  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, melted

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 806 | Total Fat: 72g | Cholesterol: 245mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by JPOLLEY   view full review
This recipe was fabulous! I cooked it on the grill, instead of in a skillet and served it on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
This was pretty good. I used it on fresh Tilapia fillets since I couldn't find red snapper. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2003 by DAINAA   view full review
I have been looking for a seasoning mix to use for blackened fish and chicken. This was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by LIMCANCOOK   view full review
I cooked this tonight. My husband and I were not pleased with it. It tasted plain, didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by TNF6478   view full review
This recipe is super fast and easy! My husband and I loved the wonderful flavor. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by Sabrina P.   view full review
It was excellent!! My husband doesn't really like fish, but he raves about this recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by CVALDEZIII   view full review
Little to spicy, lessen cayyene pepper for perfect taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by BDCHANSK   view full review
Well, I made this recipe with tuna steaks instead of snapper. But it still turned out great. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by KAKEANDJELLY   view full review
Wife was sick, so I had to cook... This was easy and it turned out great!!! Carefull it'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Keeping Hubs' sensitive innards in mind, I cut back significantly on the cayenne pepper, to...

 

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