Cajun-style Blackened Cod
Cajun-style Blackened Cod is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of southern cooking to your table. This recipe features perfectly seasoned cod fillets, seared to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, creating a crispy outer crust while keeping the fish tender and flaky inside. With its bold spice blend and versatility, Blackened Cod can be served with various sides, making it ideal for dinner parties or simple weeknight meals. Whether paired with a fresh salad, grains, or salsas, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces cod (4 6-ounce fillets or loins)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Evenly coat each fillet with the spice mixture on all sides.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the seasoned fillets for 2-3 minutes on one side without turning.
- Gently flip each fillet using a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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