Cajun Talapia offers a bit of spice for a bland winter's day. Whether you are observing the "fish on Friday" rule, it's a terrific, yet simple, evening meal.
Cajun Talapia is a heart-healthy way to eat "fried" fish.
Don here, talking about my Cajun Talapia recipe. Coming home one evening and wondering what to make for supper, I decided on fish. I found some frozen Tilapia filets and dropped them into lukewarm water to thaw. It's much better to cook them this way instead of starting with frozen solid fish. (Tip for newbies: If you cook them frozen, the outside will be overdone and the center will be underdone, which is not the way most people like them.)
While the fish was thawing, I sipped Maker's Mark Bourbon pondering how to season our fish. In the cabinet I found Old Bay Seasoning (always a good choice for seafood) and some Penzey's Cajun Spice we received as a gift. Throwing caution to the wind, I mixed the two in equal portions and rubbed the mix on both sides of the fish. This turned out to be a delightfully spicy flavor without too much kick for my delicate stomach.
I used our Cuisinart Griddler and about 9-10 minutes later, the fish was perfect.
Menu Pairing
This fish goes well with a Caesar Salad and a side of Quinoa Fruit and Nut Salad or simple rice.
What You Need
For this recipe you will need measuring spoons and a griddle. We love our Cuisinart Griddler. But what you really want is some classy dinnerware and stemware, am I right?
Cajun Tilapia Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tilapia filets thawed first, if frozen
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Penzey’s Cajun Spice
- Pam Spray or another olive oil spray
Instructions
- Heat a griddle to about 300F degrees (medium, if using top of your stove)
- Mix the spices until they are well blended.
- Rub the mixture on both sides of the Tilapia filets.
- Let the fish rest while the griddle is warming up.
- Spray the griddle with a little olive oil spray.
- Once the griddle is hot, place the filets on the griddle close the lid and cook for about 10 minutes until the Tilapia flakes easily.
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Lois Carter Crawford is an author, home chef, health advocate, and food coach who fought her way back from several debilitating health issues, including a moderate heart attack! She discovered that inflammation caused by the food she ate was the underlying cause of most of her health problems and developed a method and tools to help others research their food sensitivities.
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