Broiled Snapper with Cajun Seasonings
This easy broiled red snapper recipe is simply seasoned with a little oil and Cajun. Top the fish off with a shrimp sauce or cream sauce, or keep it light with a fruity salsa.

Ingredients:

• 2 to 4 red snapper fillets, about 6 ounces each
• olive oil
• salt and pepper
• Cajun seasoning

Preparation:

Preheat broiler.
Lightly brush broiler pan rack with oil or spray with olive oil spray.
Brush or rub the skin side of the fillets with a little olive oil then lightly sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and seasoning.
Place fillets, skin-side down, on the broiler rack. Season the top with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
Place the fillets under the broiler, about 5 to 6 inches from the heat, and broil until the fish is done or starts to flake, about 10 minutes.
Serve immediately, with creamy shrimp sauce, sherry cream sauce, or a lighter fruity salsa.
Serves 2 to 4.

Fried Fish Fillets
Use tilapia or other similar fish for this tasty fried fish recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fish fillets, such as tilapia, cod, etc.
• oil for deep frying
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Preparation:

Pour 1 inch of oil in skillet; heat to 375°.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip fish fillets into flour mixture.
Fry fish for about 5 minutes on each side; remove to a platter.
Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Garlic Shrimps
This recipe for shrimp is made with lots of garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley or basil, and seasoning.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed and minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt, to taste

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until butter stops foaming, about 30 to 45 seconds.
Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté over medium heat, turning frequently until the shrimp just turn pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt; stir well. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately, with rice or a salad.
Serves 4.