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 N
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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
Steps
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Combine Spice Mix in a shallow dish and mix.
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Coat both sides of the fish fillets with the Spice Mix, shaking off excess.
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Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
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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)
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Serve immediately. I served mine with a buttery Corn Rice Salad - refer to the Notes for the recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (36% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| paprika | 1 tbsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 600 |
| ground cumin | 1 tsp | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| onion powder | 1 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| garlic powder | 1 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| dried thyme | 1 tsp | - | - |
| dry mustard | 1 tsp | - | - |
| salt | 0.75 tsp | - | - |
| cayenne pepper | 0.125 tsp | - | - |
| Good grind of black pepper | - | - | - |
| firm white fish fillets | 4 | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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