Spicy Cajun Snapper with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Easy Spicy Cajun Snapper recipe with Mango-Avocado Salsa is a perfect, healthy, and flavorful midweek meal recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. Cajun seasoning is a blend of zesty, spicy, savory flavors that elevate any dish to deliciousness. Use it as a dry rub, mix it into mayonnaise, and sprinkle it over fried rice or on any dish you want to add some heat to.
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!
Eating the Mango-Avocado salsa always makes me feel as if I’m on a vacation. This light, fresh salsa can be served with tacos or corn chips too.
Spicy Cajun Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 T. paprika
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 t. onion powder
- ½ – 1t. cayenne pepper*
- ¾ t. dried thyme
- ¾ t. dried oregano
- 1½ 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
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spicy Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. 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.
3. Sprinkle the Spicy Cajun Seasoning onto both sides of the snapper fillets. Rub gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and adheres well.
4. 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.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately with some of the mango-avocado salsa on top. Enjoy!
