Cajun Snapper with Red Beans and Rice

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: Calories447, Total Fat (g)11, Saturated Fat (g)4, Cholesterol (mg)68, Sodium (mg)1055, Carbohydrate (g)51, Total Sugar (g)4, Protein (g)38,

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

Details

Servings 4

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.