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
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
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- 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
Directions
- 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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Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.