Name: Cajun Seasoned Tilapia Baked Or Grilled
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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)

Cajun-seasoned tilapia offers a bit of spice for a bland winter's day. Whether you observe the "fish on Friday" rule, it's a terrific yet simple evening meal.

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Cajun Tilapia is heart-healthy

After work one day last week I was 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.

I threw caution to the wind and 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. You can also bake the Tilapia in the oven.

Menu Pairing

This fish goes well with a Caesar Salad and a side of Quinoa Fruit and Nut Salad or simple rice.

Cajun Seasoned 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.
You can also bake the Tilapia in the oven at 400 degrees on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 15 to 20 minutes. The cook time will depend on the thickness of the fillet. The fish should be flaky when done.

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?