Broiled Spice-Rubbed Snapper

Name: Broiled Spice-Rubbed Snapper
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 (8-ounce), snapper fillets 3⁄4 to 1 inch thick; 1 1/2 teaspoons, kosher salt, divided; 1 tablespoon, ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1 teaspoon, granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons, boiling water; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

Main Courses
Fish & Seafood
Weeknight

By David Pazmiño ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2020

A gutsy spice paste turns mild fillets into a fast, fresh dinnertime staple.

SERVES 4

TIME 45 minutes

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