PAN SEARED CAJUN TILAPIA

Pan Seared Cajun Tilapia image

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

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 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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