Blackened Red Snapper with Peach Salsa

Name: Blackened Red Snapper with Peach Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. Red Snapper; 2 tablespoon Grape Seed Oil (divide); 2 tablespoon homemade blackening season; 1 cup peach salsa (divided)

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Looking for a fast and flavorful fresh fish dinner? Combine fresh homemade peach salsa with a quick cooking pan-seared Blackened Red Snapper for the ultimate weekday dinner made in just 10 minutes time.

White plate with a piece of seasoned white fish on a bed of spinach topped with salsa.

My husband loves to go deep sea fishing. Each summer he looks forward to Florida red snapper season. With that being said, I find myself trying to come up with new ways to cook red snapper. Blackened red snapper or any fish in general seems to be one of my favorite ways to cook this white fish. One day I got extra creative and topped my homemade peach salsa on top of the blackened snapper. It was so good, and has now become a family favorite!

In this post you will learn the following information.

Ingredients
Directions
FAQs
Tips & Tricks
Seafood Recipes

Ingredients

Red Snapper – If you can’t get your hands on red snapper you can use any variety of snapper or white fish like grouper, mahi mahi, or tilapia. Just know depending on the thickness of the fish will depend on the cooking time.
Grape Seed Oil – I like to use grape seed oil for this recipe because it has a higher smoke point then traditional olive oil. Other oils to use that have a high smoke point are canola, avocado, peanut or even corn oil.
Blackening Seasoning – I make a lot of my own blackening seasonings. This way I can control exactly what is in it. If you don’t want to make your own you can also buy blackening season in the spice aisle at your local grocery store.
Peach Salsa – I love to make my homemade recipe, however you can also find peach salsa in the refrigerated section in the produce aisle or near the deli!

Directions

Preheat sauté pan on medium heat. Pour in one tablespoon of grape seed oil.

Four step photos of white fish being seasoned on a white plate with a female hand.

While oil is heating, rinse and pat dry fish. Place fish on plate and pour over remaining 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil. Then sprinkle on blackening seasoning, dividing among the two filets, seasoning both front and back.

Black frying pan on stove top with seasoned fish frying in the pan.

Place fish fillets on the oiled frying pan. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, flipping once. The red snapper should have a nice blackened crust on both sides. The internal temperature should 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plate each snapper fillet and top with a generous portion of peach salsa (about ¼ – ½ cup salsa for each filet).

Blackened white fish topped with peach salsa resting on a bed of spinach on a white plate.

FAQs

What color is red snapper when cooked?

Red snapper has a hue of red to it, but is not bright red. When cooked it turns more toward a shade of white.

Do you leave the skin on red snapper?

If you are grilling snapper, it’s best to keep the skin on. For a recipe like this where you bake the snapper you can remove the skin. It’s completely up to you.

What does snapper taste like?

Red snapper is a lean, moist, white flaky fish that is a firm texture. Red snapper has little to no fish taste to it and will take on any seasoning you pair it with.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful when making this recipe.

Prep – Like any recipe prep all your ingredients first so that the recipe moves quickly.
Dry – Make sure you dry your fish completely by patting it with a paper towel prior to seasoning and cooking. This will ensure a nice crispy crust.
Season – Use your hands and make sure the fish is coated with blackening season all over and on both sides. After all, this is a recipe for blackened red snapper!
Internal Temperature – To ensure the fish is cooked properly check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature for fish should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

White circle plate with a bed of spinach and blackened fish on top with salsa.

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