Cajun Tilapia Recipe

This Cajun Tilapia recipe is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that's ready in under 30 minutes! Customize the spice level to your liking – even picky eaters will love this delicious, flaky fish. A quick, easy, and inexpensive weeknight dinner solution.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 224.3 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Tilapia

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How to Make Cajun Tilapia

  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  3. Coat each tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (optional) to the skillet and heat for 1 minute. Add the coated tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through, white, and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

28g

Carbs

2g