Pan-Seared Cajun Tilapia

By Addie

"Based on recipe from grouprecipes.com. Hubby LOVES it! Great with steamed broccoli and red potatoes. Quick and easy! Pretty spicy though."

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tilapia fillets
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning ( like Slap Yo' Mama)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or less to none if you're not from Texas)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemons, wedges for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw and dry filets.

Mix all but the oils in a small bowl. Dry rub spice mix onto both sides of each filet.

Heat 1/2 of both oils in a large skillet over med-hi heat.

In batches, cook about 2-3 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Repeat for the rest of the fish adding oil as needed.

Serve with lemon wedges.
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REVIEWS:

This is an unbeatable recipe. I didn't change a thing and the flavors were umami-perfect! I served this alongside Foodie Friend's "Smashed Cauliflower-Potatoes" for ALL YOU CAN COOK BUFFET 2011. I will definitely be making this again.

Made this last night for our dinner along with coleslaw and orzo/rice pilaf...wonderful! I didn't add the full amount of the cayenne but I probably could have. Made as written and definately will make again. This is an easy and simple recipe with things I always have available.

This recipe rates much higher than the 5 stars allowed! It is the best tilapia recipe I've ever tried. The flavor is perfect as written and it was so easy to prepare. It's definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Made for PAC 2011.

This is like blackened fish without the smoke in the kitchen. It's cooked at a lower heat, but still packs the spicy punch. We really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful! So simple to prepare and tastes great! I did use the cayenne - we loved the kick. The lemon was a great touch. Thanks for sharing!

I loved this. It was wonderful and my husband loved this also. We both thought the cayenne taste was just right. Thank you for sharing.

Loved the spicy heat...wait, one sec. I'm back. I'm now extinguished and ready for more.