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Spicy Red Snapper
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
My in-laws go deep sea fishing a lot, so we're always trying new seafood recipes. This is one that my mother-in-law gave me, and it's incredible
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
Directions:
1. On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic, and oregano.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil.
3. Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter mixture, reserve remaining.
4. Coat both sides of fillets with seasoning mixture.
5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
6. Drizzle half of remaining butter mixture on one side of the fillets and place fillets butter side down in pan.
7. Cook over high heat until the fish is deeply browned.
By RecipeOfHealth.com