Best 6 Cajun Tilapia Sandwich Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the bayou with our tantalizing Cajun tilapia sandwich. This delectable sandwich features tender and flaky tilapia fillets, seasoned with a blend of aromatic Cajun spices, perfectly cooked to capture the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. Nestled between two slices of toasted bread, the tilapia is complemented by a medley of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Dive into the depths of Cajun cuisine with our carefully curated collection of recipes, offering a range of delectable dishes that showcase the bold and soulful flavors of the bayou. From the classic gumbo to the hearty jambalaya, these recipes capture the essence of Louisiana's vibrant culinary spirit. Indulge in the flavors of the bayou with our comprehensive guide to Cajun cooking, featuring step-by-step instructions, insightful tips, and a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes. Let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of the bayou with our Cajun tilapia sandwich and explore the diverse culinary landscape of Louisiana with our comprehensive collection of Cajun recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED TILAPIA SANDWICHES



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While in Maui for my honeymoon I had a wonderful mahi mahi sandwich. When I got home, I used the resources I had (good mahi mahi isn't available in Oklahoma) to create a similar dish. I created this wonderful fish sandwich using tilapia, enjoy!

Provided by csoltow

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons capers
4 submarine sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Brush tilapia lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and then sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  • While fish is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and capers; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place fish on rolls and top with onion, tomato, and caper mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1192.9 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

TILAPIA SANDWICH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick spray
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Two 6-ounce tilapia fillets
Two 6-inch soft French rolls, split and toasted
Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons pickled relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a heavy-duty baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray in the oven to heat.
  • Mix together the melted butter, Dijon and dill in a pie plate. In another pie plate, combine the panko, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Dredge the fish through the melted butter mixture and then through the panko. Place on the hot sheet trays in the oven and bake until cooked through and lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Assemble the sandwich by slathering the toasted split roll with Tartar Sauce, topping with the breaded fish fillet and adding the tomato slices and shredded lettuce.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, mustard and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

LIGHTER CAJUN TILAPIA SANDWICH WITH BACON AND LIME MAYO



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This lightened up cajun tilapia sandwich has bacon and lime mayo and so much flavor! It's a restaurant quality fish recipe for 350 calories!

Provided by Andie Mitchell

Categories     lunch     sandwich

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (recommended: Hellmann's)
2 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage)
juice of half a lime or 1 tablespoon
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons cajun spice blend
4 filets of tilapia (1 lb)
4 slices bacon (recommended: Applegate Farms Uncured Sunday Bacon)
1 medium vine-ripe tomato (sliced)
4 leaves of romaine or butter lettuce
4 hamburger buns (split)

Steps:

  • Make the spice blend: Mix all spices/herbs together until blended. Store in an airtight container and use on fish, poultry, pork, or beef. (Makes about 1/4 cup).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
  • Sprinkle both sides of each tilapia filet generously with the cajun spice blend, pressing gently to coat. Put the coated filets on a plate while you make the bacon.
  • Heat a large fry pan over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease to the hot pan to cook the fish.
  • Add as many of the filets to the hot pan as can fit, and cook until the underside is crisp and browned, 3 minutes. Gently flip the filets and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove the filets to a clean plate. If any filets stand to be cooked, add a teaspoon of oil to the pan, swirl to coat, and cook for 3 minutes per side. You may consider lowering the heat to prevent burning.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by laying the hamburger buns on a clean work surface and smearing 1 tablespoon cilantro-lime mayo on the (face-up) top sides of each. On the bottom halves, layer a leaf of romaine, slice or two of tomato, 1 tilapia filet, and 1 slice of bacon (folded in half or cut in half to cover more area). Top with the mayo-smeared halves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Protein 32.7 g, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Sugar 3.7 g

CAJUN TILAPIA



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This is my fave fish recipe. You can't beat it for quick, easy and healthy (unless you can actually stand the smell and taste of salmon) lol It is the only fish my hubby will eat that isn't deep fried. I think this would work on any mild flavored fish.

Provided by Joey Wolf

Categories     Fish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tilapia fillet/per person (i prefer them individually wrapped and frozen)
1 sprinkling of cajun seasoning on each side
1-2 tsp evoo

Steps:

  • 1. Warm EVOO in skillet
  • 2. Open filet package
  • 3. Sprinkle with cajun seasoning
  • 4. Cook 3 minutes on each side.
  • 5. Serve on a bed of Dreamfields Linguinne Pasta seasoned with spritzes of spray margarine or EVOO and Mrs. Dash's garlic/herb seasoning. Add a veggie or salad and you are done....

CAJUN-SPICED TILAPIA



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Make and share this Cajun-Spiced Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place all herbs and spices in a bowl and mix well. Lightly coat the fish in the spice mixture.
  • Add butter to frying pan and heat until sizzling. Add the fish fillets, and saute over moderate heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 34.6

BAKED CAJUN TILAPIA



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Try this Cajun tilapia recipe for a quick, easy, flavorful meal. Serve with green beans and couscous for a fantastic meal that is sure to become a favorite.

Provided by jamielee89

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound tilapia fillets
8 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine mayonnaise, cumin, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place tilapia in an ungreased glass baking dish. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top and sprinkle with crushed crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 506.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

- Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture. - If you don't have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. - To get a crispy crust on the tilapia, make sure to coat it evenly in the seasoned flour mixture before frying. - Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tilapia. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly. - Serve the Cajun tilapia sandwich with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

The Cajun tilapia sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The tilapia is seasoned with a flavorful Cajun spice blend and fried until golden brown. The sandwich is then topped with your favorite toppings and served on a bun. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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