Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper

Jerad Reilly

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 ½ cups butter, melted

Directions

Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano together in a small bowl.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.
Dip fish fillets into melted butter and sprinkle each fillet generously with seasoning mixture.
Place fish fillets in the hot skillet and pour 1 tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook until coating on the underside of fillet turns black, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets over and pour another tablespoon of butter over each fillet; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of spice mix. The actual amount of spice mix consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

806	Calories
72g	Fat
6g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 806
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72g	92%
Saturated Fat 44g	222%
Cholesterol 245mg	82%
Sodium 2312mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 36g	73%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 849mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.