Cajun Fish

Cajun Fish

6 – 8 ounce Tilapia Filets or Red Fish Fillets.  This recipe works best if the fish are approximately ½” thick

1 ½ sticks of butter - melted
Works best with iron skillet but a Teflon coated skillet will work as well

Seasoning Mix

Place the following ingredients in a small bowl
2 teaspoon of granulated garlic
2 teaspoons of onion powder
1 teaspoon of white pepper
¾ teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning – You can add more, but be careful your fish will be salty if you increase too much.  You can always add but you cannot take away .
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon of ground thyme
¾ teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of dried sweet basil
1 tablespoon of fresh chopped mint

Heat skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.  Rub and pat by hand coating both sides of a piece of fish.  Place 2 at a time cooking on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.  Spoon over the top of each piece of fish 2 tablespoons of the butter and turn over, cooking 3 to 4 minutes, until well done. 

This fish is delicious served as fish tacos.  You can use corn or flour tortillas.  Chop thinly red and green cabbage.  Use a sour cream sauce, lightly flavored, wrap and enjoy.  Have some fun with a light chilled white wine!  Enjoy!