Pan Seared Cajun Tilapia
"Based on recipe from grouprecipes.com. Hubby LOVES it! Great with steamed broccoli and red potatoes. Quick and easy! Pretty spicy though."
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- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 lbs tilapia fillets
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (like Slap Yo' Mama)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to none if your not from Texas)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, wedges for garnish
directions
- Thaw and dry filets.
- Mix all but the oils in a small bowl. Dry rub spice mix onto both sides of each filet.
- Heat 1/2 of both oils in a large skillet over med-hi heat.
- In batches, cook about 2-3 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Repeat for the rest of the fish adding oil as needed.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
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Reviews
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It was absolutely delicious!! I personally added another tsp is salt but we love it!!! Definitely saving this quick and yummy dinner for softball game nights!!!
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Followed the instructions as written - it has a great kick, flavor, and has found its way into my 'make again' recipe collection.
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My family loved this recipe. Didn't add the Cayenne though, but still came out great. Will definitely do again.
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Very flavorful, could be spicier though.Just kidding plenty spicy for the average person and a great recipe.
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This is an unbeatable recipe. I didn't change a thing and the flavors were umami-perfect! I served this alongside Foodie Friend's "Smashed Cauliflower-Potatoes" for ALL YOU CAN COOK BUFFET 2011. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks, BetterLate!
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