Blackened Cajun Fish

What an amazing weeknight dinner
What an amazing weeknight dinner
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Ingredients

6 oz Tilapia or whitefish fillets
1 1/2 cups Butter melted
2 tsp Onion powder
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Oregano dried
2 tbsp Ground paprika
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 1/2 tsp White pepper

Nutritional information

806
Calories
72g
Fat
5.9g
Carbohydrates
36.4g
Protein
245mg
Cholesterol
2312mg
Sodium
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Blackened Cajun Fish

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Succulent and perfectly spiced, this Blackened Cajun Fish recipe is an amazing way to cook fresh fish fillets. Cajun seasoning usually includes salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.

I’ve left out the red pepper flakes to lower the heat level, as I like it spicy but not overpowering for the fish. By cooking the fillets over a super high heat the fish gets a lightly blackened crust, which gives it an amazing charcoal flavor, kind of the same effect as smoking it.

If you’re looking for a Cajun-style tilapia recipe, this is an unusual and very delicious one!

To make Blackened Cajun Fish, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Blackened Cajun Fish

So, how to make Blackened Cajun Fish?

Steps to make Blackened Cajun Fish

1

Combine the Cajun seasoning

2

Add the paprika, 3 types of pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and salt to a small bowl and mix together.

2

Heat a pan

5

Heat a heavy-based pan over a high heat until sizzling hot.

3

Season the fish

5

Dunk each fish fillet into the melted butter and then coat with the Cajun-style seasoning.

4

Transfer the fillets to the pan

2

Lay the fish fillets carefully in the pan and pour a tablespoon of melted butter over each fillet.

5

Cook the fillets

4

Cook the fillets for 3-5 minutes, until the underside has blackened.

6

Turn the fillets

5

Gently flip the fillets over to the other side. Pour another tablespoon of butter over each and cook for a further 2 minutes, until the flesh has become soft and flakey.

Serve my Blackened Cajun Fish with a herby yogurt dip, fresh green salad, and boiled new potatoes - what an amazing weeknight dinner! What do you think about this recipe? It would be great to hear from you below!

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

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sarah

Really unusual recipe to try!

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