Ingredients for - Cajun Red Snapper

1. Paprika 1 teaspoon
2. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
3. Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
4. Dried basil 1 teaspoon
5. Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
6. Onion Powder ½ teaspoon
7. Dried oregano ¼ teaspoon
8. Ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
9. Butter 2 tablespoons
10. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
11. Red snapper 6 (6 ounce) fillets
12. Salt to taste 6 (6 ounce) fillets

How to cook deliciously - Cajun Red Snapper

1 . Stage

Mix paprika, black pepper, thyme, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper on a large piece of wax paper.

2 . Stage

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil. Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter-oil mixture; reserve remaining butter-oil mixture. Coat both sides of fillets with paprika mixture.

3 . Stage

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.

4 . Stage

Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter-side down in the hot skillet; cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-oil mixture over fillets and flip over. Cook until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt.