30-Minute Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa
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This fabulous spicy Cajun Snapper dish is perfect to liven up midweek meals. The red snapper is loaded with minerals and nutrients so eating it offers excellent health benefits, whilst the addition of the Cajun seasonings truly enhances the flavors.
Preparation and cooking of this dish is under 30-minutes and the mango-avocado salsa provides the perfect balance to the spicy heat of the Cajun-seasoned fish.
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Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions; to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required, and to understand the steps and timings involved.
Snapper is an exotic fish with a sweet, firm, white, textured flesh and is one of the tastiest you’ll ever try! Snappers are found in warm waters around the world, and they are mainly red, or shades of red, but there are also yellow and blue snappers too.
I actually had my first taste of red snapper on a British Airways flight, way back in 1994, returning home from a vacation in Houston, Texas! And any chance I get to eat this tasty fish I will do so!
If you’re unable to find snapper where you live, you could substitute it for any other firm, white fish, such as grouper, halibut, tilapia, or cod.
Snapper is a great base for a variety of exotic flavours. 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!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online.
It does not include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, and pepper, as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen already. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Protein – Red or Yellowtail Snapper Fillets
- Fresh Produce – Mango, Avocado, Red Onion, Jalapeño Pepper, Garlic, Cilantro (Coriander), Limes
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Sea Salt
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More Recipes Using Fish
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is fish, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Mediterranean Grouper with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
- Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi with Blackened Broccoli
- Atlantic Cod with Garlic-Herb Butter
More Salsa Recipes
The salsa on this fish dish would work well as a dip with tortilla chips to! So here are some more salsa recipes for you to look at:
How Do I Make Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ – 1 tsp cayenne pepper*
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- ¾ tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ tsp ground black pepper
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 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 4 5-oz140g 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!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Full Meal
You’ve made the main dish, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to make a full meal for a dinner party or special occasion:
- Appetizer: Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip
- Side Dish: Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
- Beverage: Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
- Dessert: Mardi Gras Monkey Bread Recipe
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