Enjoy the flavorful and tender pan-fried blackened red snapper with this easy-to-follow recipe. The fish fillets are seasoned with a homemade blackened seasoning and cooked to perfection in a skillet. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and can be served with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 4 red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackened seasoning.
- Season both sides of the red snapper fillets generously with the blackened seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned red snapper fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Blackening is a cooking technique popular in Cajun cuisine, where seasoned meat or fish is cooked at a high heat in a cast-iron skillet.
Red snapper is a flavorful fish commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the southeastern coast of the United States.
The blackened seasoning adds a smoky and spicy flavor to the red snapper fillets.