Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

The subtle flavor of the mango-avocado salsa provides a nice balance to the heat of this delicious pan-seared Cajun snapper – and it’s all ready in under 30 minutes! 

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 4

What you’ll need…

Spicy Cajun Seasoning Ingredients:

• 1 T. paprika
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. onion powder
• ½ – 1t. cayenne pepper*
• ¾ t. dried thyme
• ¾ t. dried oregano
• 1½ t. sea salt
• ¾ t. ground black pepper
• *adjust amount of cayenne pepper to reach desired level of heat

Remaining Ingredients:

• 1 large mango, peeled and diced
• 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
• ½ small red onion, diced
• ½ medium jalapeño pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 T. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 T. fresh lime juice
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 5-oz. red or yellowtail snapper fillets

What you need to do…

1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spicy Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Add fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
3. Sprinkle the Spicy Cajun Seasoning onto both sides of the snapper fillets. Rub gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and adheres well.
4. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the seasoned fillets into the hot skillet and cook until they are nicely browned and flake easily with a fork, approximately 3-5 minutes per side. Cook time will depend on the thickness of the fillets.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately with some of the mango-avocado salsa on top. Enjoy!
   

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Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Cooking Method: Skillet Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb M Meal Prep

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

Spicy Cajun Seasoning Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (*adjust amount of cayenne pepper to reach desired level of heat)
• ³⁄₄ tsp dried thyme
• ³⁄₄ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp Sea salt
• ³⁄₄ tsp ground black pepper

Remaining Ingredients

• 1 large mango, peeled and diced
• 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
• ¹⁄₂ small red onion, diced
• ¹⁄₂ medium jalapeño pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 5 oz 4 pcs. 5-oz. red or yellowtail snapper fillets

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spicy Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Add fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.

3. Sprinkle the Spicy Cajun Seasoning onto both sides of the snapper fillets. Rub gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and adheres well.

4. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the seasoned fillets into the hot skillet and cook until they are nicely browned and flake easily with a fork, approximately 3-5 minutes per side. Cook time will depend on the thickness of the fillets.

5. Remove from heat and serve immediately with some of the mango-avocado salsa on top. Enjoy!