Cajun Snapper with Red Beans and Rice
From: Better Homes and GardensRed beans and rice along with Creole seasoning bring a Cajun flair to this red snapper main dish recipe.
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
2 10-oz. fresh red snapper filets
2 tsp. Creole or Cajun seasoning
1 14.8-oz. pouch cooked long grain rice
1 15-oz. can red beans, rinsed and drained
2 lemons
Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
Directions
1. Rinse fish; pat dry. Cut each fillet in half crosswise. Sprinkle snapper with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Heat 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish, skin side up; cook 4 minutes; turn. Cook 2 to 4 minutes more or until fish flakes when tested with fork.
2. Meanwhile, in large microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, beans, and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning. Cover and micro-cook on high (100% power) for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice.
3. Finely shred 2 teaspoons peel from one lemon; cut other lemon into wedges.
4. Serve fish with rice and beans. Drizzle melted butter over top; sprinkle lemon peel and parsley. Pass lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 447, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 1055 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 11%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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