Blackened Red Snapper

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.