Cajun Snapper with Red Beans and Rice

By á-14060

Red beans and rice along with Creole seasoning bring a Cajun flair to this red snapper main dish recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 10-oz. fresh red snapper filets see savings
• 2 tsp. Creole or Cajun seasoning see savings
• 1 14.8-oz. pouch cooked long grain rice see savings
• 1 15-oz. can red beans, rinsed and drained see savings
• 2 lemons see savings
• Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional) see savings
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted see savings

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.