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Cajun Snapper

This intensely flavored entrée is ready in less than 15 minutes. Try it with Zesty Oven-Fried Potatoes (page 250) and stewed okra.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces fish per serving

Ingredients

Rub

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper or other mild white fish fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the rub ingredients. Spoon onto one side of each fillet. Using the back of a spoon, spread the rub to cover that side.

    Step 2

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the fish with the coated side down for 4 minutes. Gently turn the fish over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer the fish to plates, leaving any browned bits in the skillet.

    Step 3

    Add the water to the skillet, scraping to dislodge the browned bits. Cook for 15 to 20 seconds, or until heated through. Spoon over the fish.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 133

    Step 6

    Total fat: 4.0g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 40mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 201mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 1g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 16

    Protein: 23g

    Step 17

    Calcium: 39mg

    Step 18

    Potassium: 466mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    3 lean meat

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