Ingredients
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4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it)
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
- Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
- Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
- Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
- Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.