Best 8 Cajun Grilled Fish Steaks Recipes

CAJUN BLACKENED FISH {+ VIDEO}

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.

CAJUN GRILLED FISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix relish ingredients; set aside.
• Brush halibut with Worcestershire sauce; sprinkle with pepper and oregano.
• Place fish on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve fish with relish.

GRILLED FISH STEAKS

Steps:

• In a stainless steel or glass bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.
• Place the halibut filets in a shallow glass dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
• Remove halibut filets from marinade and drain off the excess. Grill filets 5 minutes per side or until fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.

CAJUN SPICE RUB MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and place in a jar.
• Store in a cool, dark place up to 1/2 a year.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN-STYLE BLACKENED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Place fillets on baking sheet. Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
• Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.

CAJUN BOIL ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Divide potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sausage and corn among four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangles). Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Squeeze lemon juice over top; place squeezed wedges in packets. Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, shrimp turn pink and potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

CAJUN-STYLE GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot grill.
• Brush the steaks with the oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Coat the steaks evenly on all sides with the spice mixture.
• Grill each steak for 5 minutes on one side, then carefully turn and grill for 5 minutes more or until done.

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
• Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
• When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.