Sauteed Red Snapper

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Red Snapper
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

The mild, slightly sweet flavor and flaky texture of red snapper takes well to light seasoning and a quick saute. You can also make this dish with black sea bass. The skin of both fish is edible and crisps nicely in a skillet.

Ingredients

  • 2 red snapper fillets (each 10 to 12 ounces), with skin

  • Coarse salt, to taste

  • Cayenne pepper, to taste

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

  1. Cut each snapper fillet in half crosswise. Season flesh with salt and cayenne pepper.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (but not smoking). Place snapper fillets, skin sides down, in skillet, pressing on fish with a spatula for 1 minute to prevent curling. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip, and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2007

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