cajun style red snapper fillet

Renton, WA
Updated on Jun 12, 2018

This is an excellent way to prepare fresh red snapper. It's traditionally served with Cajun-style Red Beans and Rice.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute
yield 4

Ingredients

  • 4 - red snapper fillets (or 1 1/2 to 2 lb snapper, cleaned and cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 - green onion, chopped

How To Make cajun style red snapper fillet

  • Step 1
    Rinse fish and pat dry; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, Cajun season, parsley, salt and pepper. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture.
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add coated fillets, skin side down, in the hot butter. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until skin is crisp. Using a spatula, carefully turn fillets and cook other side another 3 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Step 4
    Garnish with chopped green onion, and serve alongside your favorite Cajun-style Red Beans and Rice.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Saute

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