Cajun Red Snapper
Transform your dinner table into a flavor-packed Southern feast with this Cajun Red Snapper recipe. Featuring tender red snapper fillets infused with bold Cajun seasoning and smoky paprika, this quick and easy dish is seared to perfection in olive oil, then basted with a rich blend of melted butter and garlic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty flourish, while a sprinkling of parsley provides a fresh, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant, spicy entrée pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this Cajun Red Snapper delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 piece lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the red snapper fillets. Set them aside on a clean plate.
In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the red snapper fillets.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned red snapper fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
Flip the fillets and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the fillets as they cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the fillets to a serving platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon wedges if desired.
Serve immediately with a side of rice, vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5732 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 254.3 g | 509% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.6 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 4476 mg | 95% | |
*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.
