Blackened Spicy Snapper Fillets

Turn up the heat in your kitchen with these bold and flavorful Blackened Spicy Snapper Fillets! Perfectly seasoned with a robust blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this recipe creates a smoky, spicy crust that gives the tender snapper an irresistible charred finish. Quickly seared in a sizzling hot cast-iron skillet, these fillets are ready in under 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick yet sophisticated dinner. Served with a zesty squeeze of lemon, this dish is a mouthwatering balance of heat and brightness that pairs beautifully with simple sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking to elevate your weeknight menu, these blackened fish fillets are sure to impress! Keywords: Blackened Spicy Snapper, quick seafood recipes, cast-iron skillet fish, blackening seasoning, spicy fish recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces snapper fillets
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and set them aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the blackening seasoning.

Step 3

Generously coat both sides of each snapper fillet with the seasoning mixture, pressing it into the fish to ensure an even coating.

Step 4

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the olive oil to the skillet, swirling it to coat the surface evenly.

Step 6

Carefully place the seasoned snapper fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, without moving, until the spices form a dark, flavorful crust.

Step 7

Flip the fillets gently using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving platter.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(480.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	812.8

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 220mg	0%
Sodium 2609.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 107.8g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 132.0mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1758.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 51.7%

Carbs: 5.4%