Blackened Snapper with Lemon, Garlic & Herb Butter (Whole30, Paleo) | PrimalGourmet

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup room temperature ghee or grass-fed butter
• Zest of 1 lemon (approximately 1 packed teaspoon)
• Juice of half a lemon (approximately 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 pound red snapper filets - thawed (if previously frozen)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or up to 1 teaspoon if you prefer it spicier)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus extra, as needed)