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Blackened Fish

A quick, flavorful way to enjoy fish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all thanks to a robust spice blend and a hot skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 fish fillets such as tilapia, salmon, or redfish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast iron pan
  • Fish spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to make the spice mix.
  3. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of each fish fillet.
  4. Heat your skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Add the olive oil to the hot skillet, swirling it to coat the bottom.
  6. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
  7. Carefully flip the fillets using a fish spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until the fish is opaque.
  8. Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice over the fish just before serving.