Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

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!

Step: 1

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

Step: 2

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

Step: 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.

Per Serving: 806 calories; protein 36.4g; carbohydrates 5.9g; fat 72g; cholesterol 244.7mg; sodium 2312.2mg.

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