PAN SEARED CAJUN TILAPIA

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

Provided by BetterLate

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 your not from Texas)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 701.4, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 46.2

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