Cajun Red Snapper Recipe

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Cajun Red Snapper
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Directions:

  1. On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with oil.
  3. Brush both sides of the snapper filets with the butter mixture, reserve the remaining butter mixture.
  4. Coat both sides of the filets with the seasoning-mixture.
  5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
  6. Drizzle half of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets.
  7. Place fillets butter side down in pan.
  8. Cook over a high heat until the fish is deeply browned, about 5 minutes.
  9. Drizzle remaining butter-mixture over the fish and flip the fish over.
  10. Cook until fish is browned and flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
  11. Season to taste with salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 88.41 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.55g 10%
Cholesterol 20.66mg 7%
Sodium 19.66mg 1%
Potassium 147.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.22g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 2%
Protein 6.25g 13%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 20.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.14 Kcal (993 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.57g 10%
Cholesterol 55.41mg 7%
Sodium 52.73mg 1%
Potassium 396.2mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.28g 0%
Sugars 0.22g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 2%
Protein 16.77g 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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