Blackened Red Snapper Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 red snapper fillets skin-on or skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more for extra heat
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Pat the fillets dry on both sides. Place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.4 red snapper fillets
- Brush the fillets with the olive oil or butter. Squeeze the lemon juice over the tops.1 tablespoon olive oil, Juice of ½ lemon
- In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, oregano, thyme, and black pepper.2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the fillets. Gently press the seasoning into the fish so it sticks.
- Bake the fillets for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve the fish hot with the lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (6-ounce) fillet. Actual calories will vary.
- For a spicy seasoning mix, add more cayenne or some chili powder.
- If your snapper fillets are thick, you may need to add an extra minute or two to the cook time.
- Store leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Blackened Red Snapper Recipe
Serving Size
1 fillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
245
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
401
mg
17
%
Potassium
759
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
857
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
67
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
