Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets
Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets deliver a crisp, golden crust that gives way to tender, flaky fish with a gentle heat and a hint of tang from the buttermilk dredge. The Cajun spice blend and crunchy crumb coating create a satisfying bite that pairs well with lemon wedges or a simple slaw. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a separate bowl.
- 3
Put flour in a third bowl.
- 4
Coat 1 snapper fillet in the flour and shake off any excess.
- 5
Dip it into the buttermilk mixture and lift it so the excess drips back into the bowl.
- 6
Press it into the bread crumb mixture to coat both sides.
- 7
Set the breaded snapper fillet, unstacked, on a plate.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining snapper fillets.
- 9
Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- 10
Carefully lower the snapper fillets into the hot oil, working in batches if needed; cook until the fillets flake easily with a fork and are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Calories 578.74 kcal High 29%
- Protein 48.95 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 70.65 g 26%
- Total Fat 10.47 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.52 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.68 mg High 62%
- Sodium 817.23 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.26 g --
- Added Sugars 1.54 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 174.05 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 5.12 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 76.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 67.2 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 3.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Buttermilk, and Cajun Seasoning. Each serving provides about 578.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Buttermilk, Cajun Seasoning, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 578.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets healthy?
- Spicy Cajun Breaded Red Snapper Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 578.74 calories and 48.95 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 817.23 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.52 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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