RECIPE OF THE DAY " CAJUN STYLE RED SNAPPER"

Cajun cooking is a Louisiana culinary tradition combing French technique with traditional Southern ingredients and there bold spices.

Makes 4 servings

1 1/4 pounds red snapper fillets

1 tablespoon paprika

2 coves garlic, minced

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

1 lemon, cut into wedges

1. preheat the grill; place the grill rack 5 inches from the coals.

2. spray a sheet of heavy-duty foil with nonstick spray; place the snapper, skin-side down, in the center. Fold up the edges to make a pan. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic, shallot, pepper, cayenne, oregano, salt, and thyme. Drizzle the oil on the fish; sprinkle with the spice mixture, lemon juice, and chives.

3. transfer the foil to the grill rack. Cover the grill, opening the top and bottom flues slightly. Cook the snapper until just opaque in the center, 10-15 minutes. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Per serving (1/4 of fish) 187 calories