Western Snapper

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. red snapper fillets, red fish, shark or any firm-fleshed whitefish
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 c. corn meal
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • lemon slices for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut fish into serving size pieces.
  2. 2
    On a plate, combine oregano, chili powder, cayenne, flour, corn meal and salt.
  3. 3
    On another plate, combine melted butter and lemon juice.
  4. 4
    Dip fish into butter mixture first, then press into corn meal mixture. Place on a lightly buttered, shallow dish.
  5. 5
    Pour any remaining butter over fillets.
  6. 6
    Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes until fish flakes when pressed with finger.
  7. 7
    Makes 4 servings.

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