Blackened Red Snapper
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
SERVINGS: Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons dried thyme
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
8 red snapper filets, skinned
Lemon wedges, for serving
PREPARATION
In a medium shallow bowl, combine all spices through dried thyme. Place 6 tablespoons melted butter in a medium shallow bowl. Dip each fish filet in melted butter and then coat lightly in spice mixture.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sear 4 fish filets at once, about 2-3 minutes on each side, until spices are dark and crusty and the fish is cooked through. Remove to a plate. Add remaining tablespoon of butter to skillet repeat. Serve with lemon wedges.
Note: In lieu of the spices, you can use a pre-made blackening spice mix.