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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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

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
  • 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

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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Dominique

National Seafood Month 2022

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