Cajun Blackened Fish {+ Video}
"Blackening" is a classic Cajun cooking technique which involves searing spice coated seafood and meats in a hot skillet so the rub turns black (but not burnt). I think the black crust and white juicy flesh inside looks so stunning! I served this with a simple Corn Butter Rice Salad - refer to the Notes for the recipe. This is adapted from this Blackened Fish Tacos recipe, a guest post here on RecipeTin Eats by Kathleen of Hapa Nom Nom. Watch the video on my YouTube Channel!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 3/4 tsp salt ((table salt))
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((or to taste))
- Good grind of black pepper
- 4 firm white fish fillets (( each) (Note 1))
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine Spice Mix in a shallow dish and mix.
- 2
Coat both sides of the fish fillets with the Spice Mix, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
- 4
Add fish and cook until the rub turns black, then flip and cook the other side until the fish is cooked to your taste. (Note 2)
- 5
Serve immediately. I served mine with a buttery Corn Rice Salad - refer to the Notes for the recipe.