Delicious Pan-Fried Blackened Red Snapper

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Delicious Pan-Fried Blackened Red Snapper
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 16, 2023

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

  1. 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.
  2. Season both sides of the red snapper fillets generously with the blackened seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.