Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
- 2 (7 ounce) red snapper fillets
- salt to taste
- cayenne pepper, or to taste
Why This Dish Is So Special
Better Cooking Tips
- Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to allow heat to circulate and cook the fish evenly.
- Keep an eye on the fish as it cooks; snapper can dry out quickly if overcooked.
Directions
Move your oven rack so it’s about 6 inches from the broiler, then go ahead and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and give it a light spray of cooking spray to keep the fish from sticking. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and barbecue sauce until well combined. Place the snapper fillets on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle them with a little salt. Spread the mayo mixture evenly over the top of each piece, then dust with a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat. Pop the fish under the broiler and cook until the topping is nicely browned and bubbly, and the fish flakes easily when you test it with a fork—this should take about 7 minutes. If your broiler heats unevenly, just rotate the pan halfway through to make sure everything cooks evenly.
