Ingredients

  • BLACKENED FISH II
  • 4 servings
  • 4 red snapper fillets or other firm fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.



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Submitted 11/4/06.
Source: recipezaar.com
Submitted By: merstar unicorn

BLACKENED FISH II