Cajun Blackened Fish {+ Video}

Name: Cajun Blackened Fish {+ Video}
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
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 ((about 150g/5oz each) (Note 1)); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

"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 N

⏱️ 10 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 5 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (17) 👁️ 23 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

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 ((about 150g/5oz each) (Note 1))
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps

Combine Spice Mix in a shallow dish and mix.
Coat both sides of the fish fillets with the Spice Mix, shaking off excess.
Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
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)
Serve immediately. I served mine with a buttery Corn Rice Salad - refer to the Notes for the recipe.