Description
A vibrant dish featuring blackened red snapper paired with a refreshing fruit salsa, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Style Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned cracker meal
- 16 ounces snapper fillets (preferably two 8-ounce fillets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces diced mango
- 2 ounces diced pineapple
- 2 ounces diced strawberries
- 2 ounces diced red onions
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
- Juice from one lime
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for lime margarita sauce)
- Juice from one lime (for lime margarita sauce)
- 1 ounce tequila (for lime margarita sauce)
Instructions
- Start by combining the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and cracker meal in a shallow plate.
- Pat the snapper fillets dry and cover both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the crust is deeply golden and the fish is cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Combine diced mango, pineapple, strawberries, red onion, cilantro, sea salt, and lime juice in a bowl to make the fruit salsa.
- Prepare the lime margarita sauce by whisking together brown sugar, lime juice, and tequila in a small bowl.
- Serve the blackened snapper with fruit salsa on top and a drizzle of lime margarita sauce.
Notes
For best results, use a cast-iron skillet to achieve a perfect sear. Adjust spice levels according to personal preference.
