SPICY RED SNAPPER

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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

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 6 fillets, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic, and oregano.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil.
  • Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter mixture, reserve remaining.
  • Coat both sides of fillets with seasoning mixture.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
  • Drizzle half of remaining butter mixture on one side of the fillets and place fillets butter side down in pan.
  • Cook over high heat until the fish is deeply browned.

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