Cajun Snapper with Red Beans and Rice

 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
• 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.

   

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