Cajun Bayou Baked Red Snapper

A traditional Cajun recipe for Cajun Bayou Baked Red Snapper.

CajunSeafoodEasy45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 Whole Red Snapper [4 Lb.]
  • 1 Stick margarine
  • 1 Bunch Shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Can Button mushrooms OR 8 Large fresh mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean fish and pat dry. Rub cavity with salt, pepper and margarine.

  2. 2

    Place in well-greased baking pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 or 4 tbs. margarine in heavy skillet. Add shallots and saute until soft, but not brown.

  4. 4

    Add more margarine and mushrooms and continue cooking, shaking pan until most of fat is absorbed.

  5. 5

    Stir in oregano and pour mixture over fish.

  6. 6

    Measure fish at its thickest point and bake exactly 10 min. per inch of thickness in preheated 450 F. oven.

  7. 7

    Baste several times with pan juices.

Tags

skilletcajun