Pan-fried Red Snapper with Lime Juice

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Cooking time: About 15 minutes
Prep time: About 5 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb.   fresh red snapper fillet
• 1 T.      mild olive oil
• 2 T.      flour
• 1/4 t.    Cajun red pepper seasoning
• 1/4 cup    water ( or broth )
• 2             limes, squeezed

    

Directions

1. Wash salmon and pat dry. Sprinkle red pepper on both sides.

2. Roll fish in flour, coating all sides. Shake off excess.

3. Heat frying pan until water drops sizzle. Add the olive oil. Fry snapper 5 minutes over medium heat.

4. Turn fish and fry another 5 minutes.

5. Add water and lime juice. Cover tightly and simmer 5 minutes on low heat.

6. Serve. Drizzle pan juices over fish.

 

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