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Cajun Style Fish

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  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 4
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Contrary to what many believe, cooking with fish is very easy: the secret is seasoning it well and to not over cook it. Today’s recipe is very simple; you only need to get the spices ready, rub them on the fish and fry. You’ll have a delicious dish in no time. Serve with a side of rice and vegetables.
by Silvia Martinez
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (unsalted)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-2 lemons

Directions

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    1
    Combine salt, garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and black pepper.
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    2
    Place tilapia fillets on a baking dish and cover both sides with the spice mixture. You may have some leftover spice mix.
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    3
    Heat up 1/2 tablespoon butter on a nonstick frying pan and add a fillet at a time cooking 4 minutes on each side. Repeat the process until you’ve cooked all four fillets, adding 1/2 tablespoon butter each time.
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    4
    Sprinkle with fresh lime juice and serve.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can also use a store-bought Cajun spice mix.

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More About This Recipe

  • Contrary to what many believe, cooking with fish is very easy: the secret is seasoning it well and to not over cook it. Today’s recipe is very simple; you only need to get the spices ready, rub them on the fish and fry. You’ll have a delicious dish in no time. Serve with a side of rice and vegetables.
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