Cajun Shark Recipe

Dive into a culinary adventure with our Cajun Shark recipe! This easy, 17-minute recipe uses succulent mako shark (or swordfish) and a zesty Cajun sauce that's bursting with flavor. We prefer the rich taste of shark, but swordfish works wonderfully too. Feel free to double the sauce ingredients for an extra kick! Easily customize the spice level by adding more Tabasco sauce, green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes. Get ready for a seafood sensation that's both quick and unforgettable!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 67.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Shark

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How to Make Cajun Shark

  1. Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
  4. Pat 1 pound of shark steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the shark steak to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove the shark from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the skillet.
  8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  9. Return the shark to the skillet.
  10. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  11. Cook for another minute, allowing the sauce to coat the shark evenly.
  12. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g

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