Cajun Blackened Fish

Cajun Blackened Fish 🐠

Spice-crusted white fish with a caramelized crust, served with buttery lemon sauce-bold flavors in minutes.

14 min · Beginner · 320 cal · 38g protein · $3.50/serving · American

14minutes
2servings
320calories
38gprotein
$3.50per serving

Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 2 cod fillets
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Lemon
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat fish dry and coat both sides generously with cajun seasoning.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.

  3. 3

    Place fish in the hot pan and cook 3 minutes per side until a dark crust forms.

  4. 4

    Remove fish to plates.

  5. 5

    Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan, cooking 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon juice into the sauce and drizzle over fish.

  7. 7

    Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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