Best 11 Blackened Fish Recipes

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**Blackened Fish: A Cajun and Creole Classic with a Kick**

Blackened fish is a classic dish of Cajun and Creole cuisine, known for its bold flavors and slightly charred exterior. This cooking technique uses a flavorful blend of spices, typically including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, to coat the fish before it is seared in a hot skillet or on a grill. The result is a perfectly cooked fish with a crispy, blackened crust and a tender, juicy interior. This article presents three variations of blackened fish recipes: blackened redfish, blackened salmon, and blackened tilapia. Each recipe offers a slightly different flavor profile, catering to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer the firm texture of redfish, the rich flavor of salmon, or the mildness of tilapia, these recipes provide a delectable blackened fish experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BLACKENED FISH



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This recipe calls for trout, but catfish or red snapper would be equally good. Be sure to have a well-ventilated kitchen!

Provided by SUSANHOR

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
6 (4 ounce) fillets trout
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme and salt; set aside. Heat a heavy cast iron pan on high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour 3/4 cup melted butter into a shallow dish. Dip each fillet into butter, turning once to coat both sides. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture, and gently pat mixture onto fish.
  • Place fillets into hot pan without crowding. Carefully pour about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each fillet. Cook until fish has a charred appearance, about 2 minutes. Turn fillets, spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter over each, and cook until charred. Repeat with remaining fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 148.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 428.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BLACKENED FISH



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If you like red snapper, then use it here - I think it's fabulous. The spice rub can be used on anything - it's the best I've ever tasted! I make 3 fillets for 2 people because it's so good!

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Cajun

Time 10m

Yield 3 fillets

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons paprika
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon salt (based on preference)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 fish fillets (I love red snapper, but use anything you like)
2 tablespoons melted butter
cooking oil
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients together, and drench the fish in the mixture.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and sauté in a very hot (not burning), heavy (cast iron!) skillet until blackened, only a few minutes per side.
  • Turn and repeat on other side.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

TOMMY BAHAMA'S BLACKENED CABO FISH TACOS



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I found this recipe to post after a friend shared a picture of her daughter enjoying these at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant in Florida. They sound fantastic and I cannot wait to try them!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Mexican

Time 12h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 38

24 ounces of your favorite white fish
8 ounces fish taco marinade (see recipe below)
8 tablespoons lime sour cream (see recipe below)
8 tablespoons chipotle aioli (see recipe below)
3/4 lb Coleslaw (Asian see recipe below)
8 tablespoons pico de gallo (see recipe below)
12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch size
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cajun blackening seasoning (any brand)
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup egg yolk, whipped
1 tablespoon cilantro, washed and rough chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon spanish paprika
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp.dijon mustard
1 chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
salt, Kosher (to taste)
fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt (sea or kosher)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (a pinch)
4 ounces shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 ounces jicama, peeled and julienned
2 ounces red onions, peeled and sliced paper thin
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade: In a clean mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Cut the white fish into 1 oz pieces and place into the marinade mixing everything up together.
  • Hold refrigerated for at least 12 hours.
  • To make Lime Sour Cream: Place ingredients into a small clean mixing and blend together well.
  • Transfer to a small squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
  • To make Chipotle Aioli: Place all ingredients in a clean blender and puree until everything is incorporated and the aioli is smooth in consistency. Transfer to a squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
  • To prepare the Pico De Gallo: About one hour before dinner dice onion, tomato and jalepeño and place in a small clean mixing bowl.
  • Wash cilantro and chop fine, then add to the bowl.
  • Next add the salt, lime juice and black pepper add mix everything together well. Keep at room temperature for up to four hours.
  • To prepare the Asian Slaw: In a small clean mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  • To Prepare Taco Filling: Preheat a large sauté pan and melt the unsalted butter in the pan.
  • Drain the marinated white fish and gently place into the melted butter and spread the fish out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the blackening spice evenly on the fish and let sit over high heat for 2 minutes. Flip the fish with a spatula and cook on the other side until the fish is completely cooked.
  • Turn the heat down to very low and hold hot.
  • In a large, clean sauté pan, heat the tortillas up on both sides.
  • Toss the Asian slaw in a mixing bowl.
  • Lay the hot corn tortillas on a cutting clean cutting board and place 2 oz. of the cooked fish in each tortilla.
  • Top the fish with a little of the mixed Asian Slaw.
  • Drizzle a little chipotle aioli onto each tortilla.
  • Drizzle a little lime sour cream onto each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle a little pico de gallo onto each tortilla.

BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH TACOS



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Awesome, easy tilapia fish tacos that leave you feeling full but not sluggish! Serve in tortillas with cheese.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ small head red cabbage, shredded
¼ red onion, grated
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon honey
1 chipotle chili pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 avocados
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
¼ onion, minced
½ teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Place cabbage and red onion in large bowl with cilantro. Mix sour cream, 1/2 the lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture. Let marinate, 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Combine avocados, jalapeno pepper, minced onion, and sriracha sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mash to make the guacamole.
  • Combine the remaining lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and ground red chile in another bowl. Sprinkle evenly over tilapia fillets.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Serve fish topped with slaw and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 357.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

DELICIOUS BLACKENED FISH



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Make and share this Delicious Blackened Fish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
  • Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
  • Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
  • Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
  • Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.

BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH FILLETS



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I myself am not a seafood or fish eater, but my husband and grandkids love both. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by April Alvarez

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 13

BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH FILLETS
3 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried ground thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
FOR THE FISH
4 fish fillets
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1/2 lemon, (squezzed )

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Sllow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over midium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle withl lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.

CAJUN BLACKENED FISH



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Make and share this Cajun Blackened Fish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs catfish, filets
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons file powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder

Steps:

  • Mix pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, ground thyme, file powder, and mustard powder together in a small bowl to create the Cajun Blackening Mix.
  • Pour the Cajun spice mix on a tray.
  • Press the fish into the Cajun spice mix on both sides.
  • Fry in a hot cast iron pan coated with oil and sear until fish is cooked and spices are blackened.
  • Serve with your favorite cajun side dishes.

JACQUES-IMOS' BLACKENED GULF FISH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 (6-ounce) redfish fillets
1 teaspoon Creole Seafood Seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce, such as sambal olek
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 pound crabmeat
1/3 cup paprika
1/3 cup salt
1/4 cup powdered garlic
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons powdered onion
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 pound unsalted butter
4 tablespoons margarine
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Lightly sprinkle the fish with the Creole Seafood Seasoning.
  • In a hot cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sear the fish on both sides until the flesh is opaque about 3 minutes each side.
  • Combine the Hollandaise Sauce with chili-garlic sauce, chipotle powder and crabmeat.
  • Serve each fillet with 1/4 cup sauce.
  • Combine all the ingredients and mix. Store in a sealed container.
  • Melt the butter and margarine in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat. Raise the heat and bring to a rapid boil. Remove from the heat and cool, about 5 minutes. Skim the foam from the top and discard. Pour the butter into a large glass measuring cup and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium stainless steel mixing bowl or in the top of a double boiler, combine all the remaining ingredients. Mix together with a metal whisk until blended.
  • Place the bowl over a pan of slowly simmering, but not boiling, water. The bowl must never touch the water. Vigorously whisk the egg mixture, picking up the bowl frequently to let the steam escape. Whip until the egg mixture is very light and creamy and has a sheen, 6 to 8 minutes. This amount of beating is important so that the cooked eggs will better be able to hold the butter. Remove the bowl from the pan of hot water. Gradually ladle about 1/4 cup of the butter mixture (use the top butterfat, not the butter solids on the bottom) into the egg mixture while vigorously whipping the sauce. Make sure the butter you add is well mixed into the sauce before adding more. Continue gradually adding the surface butterfat until you've added about 1 cup.
  • So that you can get to the butter solids, ladle out and reserve about 1/2 cup surface butterfat into the sauce, whisking well. Use any remaining bottom solids in another dish. Then, gradually whisk in enough of the reserved top butterfat to produce a fairly thick sauce. The butterfat thickens the sauce, so you may not need to use it all. Serve immediately (or as soon as possible, keeping the sauce in a warm place, such as on top of the stove, until ready to serve).

BLACKENED FISH ON THE GRILL



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I found a recipe in the news paper for blacken fish in a cast iron skillet. Wanted to try to make it on the grill. So I have been working on it and this is what I came up with.

Provided by Bob Wakeman

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4-6 firm white fish fish filets, i used catfish but will work on most firm white fish.
1 c butter, unsalted, melted
4 Tbsp blackeing seasoning
FOR THE BLACKING SEASONING
2 Tbsp smoked paprika.
1 Tbsp dried oregno and dried thyme.
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder and onion powder.
1-1/2 tsp dried sage
2 tsp blach pepper and white pepper.

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl. mix together all ingredients for the blacking seasoning. Pour this into a jar with a tight fitting lid. You will have some left over and it will store very well.
  • 2. For the fish: reserve 1/3 of the melted butter for later. Set your grill for med-high heat. You will need a grill fish basket for grilling the fish
  • 3. Dip your fish in the melted butter, both sides. Then coat the fish with blackening mix on both sides.
  • 4. Make sure the grill is good and hot. The fish will cook fast and you will need to watch it.. Place fish in the grill basket and close it so the fish does not move. Place on hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes till the grilled side is black. Not burnt. Turn the fish over. Pour butter over the side that has been cooked. The fish will be golden brown and the seasoning will be black. Cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. No longer because the fish will burn. Remove from the grill carfully remove the fish from the basket. Serve over dirty rice along with any vegetable you mite want to grill. I grilled Zucchini

BLACKENED FISH BURGER



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This fish burger consists of blackened tilapia or cod fillets with red cabbage, avocado, and spicy Greek yogurt on a whole wheat bun.

Provided by hudsonk

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) tilapia fillet
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 whole wheat hamburger bun (such as Wonder® Bread)
1 leaf red cabbage
3 slices avocado

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rub tilapia with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
  • Combine Greek yogurt and Sriracha in a bowl; mix well. Place mixture onto one side of the bun; add red cabbage and avocado.
  • Cook fish in the hot skillet or griddle until almost black, but not burned, about 2 minutes per side; it will should be crunchy on the outside but flaky on the inside. Place fish on the prepared bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1984.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

BLACKENED FISH SALAD



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A handful of convenience items, including pasta salad from the deli and Cajun-style fish fillets from freezer section, makes it a snap to put together this super-fast main dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (7.6 ounces each) frozen Cajun blackened grilled fish fillets
1 pound deli pasta salad
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bake fish fillets according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the pasta salad and spinach. Divide among four salad plates. Cut fish into slices; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm fish with a mild flavor, such as tilapia, catfish, or cod.
  • Make sure the fish is completely dry before seasoning it. This will help the spices adhere to the fish.
  • Use a generous amount of seasoning. This will give the fish a bold, flavorful crust.
  • Heat the skillet or grill over high heat before cooking the fish. This will help to create a nice sear.
  • Cook the fish for only a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
  • Serve the blackened fish immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Blackened fish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold, flavorful crust and tender, juicy interior, blackened fish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give blackened fish a try.

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