CAJUN-CRUSTED SNAPPER FILLETS

Cajun-Crusted Snapper Fillets image

Spicy snapper, Cajun-style.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
salt to taste
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets, bones removed
1 cup flour
vegetable oil as needed

Steps:

Toss together bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Toss the fish with the flour, shake off the excess, and dip into the egg. Shake off excess egg, and press into breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily and has browned nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 157.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g