Blackened Spicy Snapper Fillets
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with these bold and flavorful Blackened Spicy Snapper Fillets! Perfectly seasoned with a robust blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this recipe creates a smoky, spicy crust that gives the tender snapper an irresistible charred finish. Quickly seared in a sizzling hot cast-iron skillet, these fillets are ready in under 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick yet sophisticated dinner. Served with a zesty squeeze of lemon, this dish is a mouthwatering balance of heat and brightness that pairs beautifully with simple sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking to elevate your weeknight menu, these blackened fish fillets are sure to impress! Keywords: Blackened Spicy Snapper, quick seafood recipes, cast-iron skillet fish, blackening seasoning, spicy fish recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces snapper fillets
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and set them aside.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the blackening seasoning.
Generously coat both sides of each snapper fillet with the seasoning mixture, pressing it into the fish to ensure an even coating.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the olive oil to the skillet, swirling it to coat the surface evenly.
Carefully place the seasoned snapper fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, without moving, until the spices form a dark, flavorful crust.
Flip the fillets gently using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving platter.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2609 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
