Best Cajun Tilapia With Southwestern Salsa Recipes

CAJUN-SPICED TILAPIA

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Make and share this Cajun-Spiced Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Place all herbs and spices in a bowl and mix well. Lightly coat the fish in the spice mixture.
Add butter to frying pan and heat until sizzling. Add the fish fillets, and saute over moderate heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 34.6

TILAPIA FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA

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This easy, under-30-minute entree pairs pan-fried tilapia fillets with a fresh mango salsa that's flavored with fresh cilantro and sweet orange marmalade.

Provided by cookinmom

Categories Pan-Fried Tilapia Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh mango
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

Combine mango, marmalade, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion for salsa in a small bowl.
Mix together chili powder, pepper, and salt; sprinkle on both sides of tilapia fillets.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia and cook until opaque in the center and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 155.4 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

BAKED CAJUN TILAPIA

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Try this Cajun tilapia recipe for a quick, easy, flavorful meal. Serve with green beans and couscous for a fantastic meal that is sure to become a favorite.

Provided by jamielee89

Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound tilapia fillets
8 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine mayonnaise, cumin, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place tilapia in an ungreased glass baking dish. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top and sprinkle with crushed crackers.
Bake in the preheated oven until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 506.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g