National Seafood Month 2022

Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

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October is National Seafood Month.

It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate all types of seafood. And although I am allergic to seafood, the rest of my family is not. And all of them are big fans!

My parents loved seafood too, so I would go to Friday night football games to avoid contact. Now, my husband grills the fish outside so I can steer clear!

Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

This recipe is quick and uses a skillet. 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!

Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

A delicious pan-seared Cajun snapper with mango-avocado salsa — ready in under 30 minutes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Spicy Cajun Seasoning Ingredients:

• 1 T. paprika
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. onion powder
• ½ – 1 t. 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

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Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spicy Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and set aside.
• 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.
• Sprinkle the Spicy Cajun Seasoning onto both sides of the snapper fillets. Rub gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and adheres well.
• 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.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately with some of the mango-avocado salsa on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Amount per Serving

Calories

262

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

16

g

25

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

10

g

Cholesterol

 

24

mg

8

%

Sodium

 

921

mg

40

%

Potassium

 

720

mg

21

%

Carbohydrates

 

18

g

6

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

15

g

30

%

Vitamin A

 

1901

IU

38

%

Vitamin C

 

33

mg

40

%

Calcium

 

57

mg

6

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword avocado, Cajun, fish, mango, salsa, snapper

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