Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1.5 teaspoons ground white pepper
1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
1.5 cups butter, melted
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Step 1 (Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano together in a small bowl.)
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Step 2 (Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.)
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Step 3 (Dip fish fillets into melted butter and sprinkle each fillet generously with seasoning mixture.)
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Step 4 (Place fish fillets in the hot skillet and pour 1 tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook until coating on the underside of fillet turns black, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets over and pour another tablespoon of butter over each fillet; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 806 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 72g
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Saturated Fat 44g
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Cholesterol 245mg
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Sodium 2312mg
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Total Carbohydrate 6g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 36g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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