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Blackened Fish

Blackened Fish is a Cajun-inspired dish where fish fillets are coated with a blend of spices and cooked until the exterior is charred and flavorful.

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Brush fish fillets with melted butter and coat with spice mixture.

Step 3

Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.

Step 4

Cook fish fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.

Step 5

Serve with lemon wedges.

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imagePreparation time10 minutes
imageCooking time6 minutes
imageTotal time16 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

4

Allergens

Fish, Dairy

Cuisine

Cajun/Creole Cuisine

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

High in protein and rich in spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g fish fillets (such as tilapia or catfish)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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