Make this quick and easy blackened fish recipe that’s full of spice and flavor in under 15 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Keyword Cajun style fish
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 25minutes
Servings 2
Calories 137kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
paper towels
Cast iron pan or heavy bottomed pan (for stovetop option)
Parchment paper lined sheet pan (for oven option)
Ingredients
Seasoning
½tbsppaprika
1tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
¾tspkosher salt
¾tspcayenne
¼tspblack pepper
⅛tspdried thyme
⅛tspdried oregano
Fish
24 ouncewhite firm fishredfish, tilapia, or trout
2tbspolive oil
Instructions
Mix the seasoning in a bowl.
Pat dry the fish.
Coat the fish with the seasoning on all sides thoroughly.
METHOD A, Stovetop: Preheat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Cook the fish on each side for 2 minutes or until charred on each side. Use an internal thermometer to check the fish temperature, it should reach a minimum of 145 °F
METHOD B, Oven: Preheat oven on broil at 500 °F. Line a pan with parchment paper and place on the top rack for 2-5 minutes until the fish turns opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
Remove the fish when it’s finished and serve immediately.