This Cajun Blackfish is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. This easy dinner looks dramatic, but all it takes is some spices, fish fillets, and a hot pan. Serve with your favorite summer side dishes and dinner will be served in under 20 minutes!
Easy Blackened Fish Recipe
While this Cajun blackfish may sound, look, and taste complicated, it’s actually simple! All it takes is to mix some of my spices indian seasoningRub it over the fish and cook it in a hot pan for a nice char and crispy crust.
The roasted spices have a smoky flavor that makes the fish look “blackened” while the middle of the fillet remains soft and flaky. This easy meal is healthy and easy, yet tastes amazing…and it’s ready in 18 minutes total!
What does black fish mean?
Blackening refers to a cooking technique in which something is coated with a spice mixture and then quickly seared in a pan. The result is a nice toasty flavor and a dramatic finish with a crust.
materials needed:
- Blackfish Seasoning: we are making our own indian seasoning Serve with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fine sea salt, paprika, black and white pepper.
- Cod fillets: Fresh is the best! If you have everything frozen, be sure to thaw them first.
- Avocado Oil: searing.
How to Make Blackfish
This blackfish recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
- season: In a bowl, combine all the seasonings. Spread the spice evenly over the fillets, then shake off any excess.
- Cooking and serving: Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the fish. Cook until the meat can pierce without resistance. Serve and enjoy!
what fish to use for this blackfish recipe
We love Cajun seasoning with cod, but really any fish will do. Even some fish with stronger flavors like salmon will do. Cajun seasoning is bold enough to go with it, so feel free to switch it up.
Here are some other options:
- haddock
- Catfish
- bass
- flounder
- salmon
Does the blackened fish taste like burnt?
Absolutely not!In this case, blackened does no burnt meaning. Blackening is just a cooking technique.
Toasted spices can sometimes look burnt, but they just take on an unmatched smoky flavor!
Tips and Precautions
- good season. Make sure the spice covers the entire surface area of the fish. We want that crazy flavor in every bite.
- Use fresh fish. I definitely prefer the texture and flavor of fresh fish, but if all you have is frozen, that’s fine too. Be sure to thaw it first.
- Do not overcook. This probably goes without saying, but keep in mind that the fish will cook quickly. Don’t overcook or the texture won’t be as good and the outside may actually be burnt.
Service suggestion
Since this recipe is quick to make, I recommend pairing it with a quick and easy side dish. Preferably one that requires very little cooking. Here are some of my favorites:
it’s also great Cauliflower Fried Rice, Stovetop or Instant Pot Riceor Classic Mashed Potatoes!
How to store
Leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or up to 1 month tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
reheat, If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stove or microwave.
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Cajun Blackfish
This Cajun Blackfish is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. This easy dinner looks dramatic, but all it takes is some spices, fish fillets, and a hot pan. Serve with your favorite summer side dishes and dinner will be served in under 20 minutes!
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
- total time: 18 minutes
- yield: 4 1X
- category: dinner
- Food: Gluten Free, Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free
- 2 tablespoons chili
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Chili (reduced or omitted to reduce heat)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 cod fillet (approx. 2 lb.), remove the skin
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
instruct
- Combine Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
- Spread spice mixture evenly on both sides of fillets on a plate, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- When hot, place the fish in the frying pan and fry on both sides for about 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is easily pierced without any resistance.
- Services for Avocado Corn Salad or the desired side.
notes
You can swap out the cod for most other hard fish, even salmon!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 90
- sugar: 0.8 g
- sodium: 700 mg
- fat: 1.4 grams
- Saturated fat: 2 grams
- carbohydrate: 3.4 grams
- fiber: 1.7 grams
- protein: 17 grams
- cholesterol: 40 mg
