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Cajun Blackened Tilapia Recipe

American (Cajun) · Main course · 16 min total

A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tilapia fillets coated in a spicy Cajun seasoning and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet until charred and smoky.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Brush each fillet generously with melted butter on both sides.
4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes.
6. Place fillets in the skillet in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook for 3 minutes without moving, until the underside is blackened.
7. Carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Tips

• Ensure the skillet is very hot before adding fish to achieve the blackened crust.
• Use a well-ventilated kitchen as the spices may smoke.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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