INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoon salt (based on preference)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 red snapper fillets
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking oil
  • lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix first 8 ingredients together, and drench the fish in the mixture.
  2. Drizzle with melted butter and sauté in a very hot (not burning), heavy (cast iron!) skillet until blackened, only a few minutes per side.
  3. Turn and repeat on other side.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges.