Hot & Crispy Cajun Tilapia
Servings: 1 3oz Fillet
Calories: 195kcal
This Hot & Crispy Cajun Tilapia is seasoned with a spicy spice blend and then fried to perfection. Its got a crispy finish and just the right amount of heat to leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
- 4 oz Tilapia Fish Fillet
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper, or less if you don’t want it too spicy
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ tsp Onion Powder
- ⅛ tsp Pepper
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Combine olive oil and seasonings in a small bowl and rub half mixture on one side of fillet.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high and add the tilapia, seasoned side down.
- Let the fish sear on one side for 6-7 mins, and apply rest of paste on the other side.
- Flip and let it cook for another 3-4 mins.
- Serve hot and hot!
Notes
- If you have a different sized fillet, adjust the spices accordingly. I found these quantities to be just right.
- Try 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning + ⅛ tsp each Cayenne Pepper & Paprika if you don’t have all the other spices listed above.
- Servings: 1 3oz fillet | Serving size: 1
- Calories: 197kcal
- Fat: 12.1g | Saturated fat: 1.8g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 21.2g