Blackened Fish Recipe with an Easy to Make Cajun Seasoning Rub

Why go out to eat when you can cook my mouth-watering Blackened Fish recipe right at home! This simple blackened seasoning recipe contains all of the wonderful flavors of Louisiana Cajun cuisine in a crust around your favorite filet of fish.

It is quick to whip up my blackened fish seasoning with paprika, chili powder, thyme, and garlic makes a quick Cajun Blackened fish dinner. Just a 2-step fish recipe that adds a bold statement to any meal. This recipe is not only a diabetic fish recipe and gluten-free, but one of my favorite go-to easy fish dinner recipes. Also, a great protein source making this easy recipe perfect to start including more seafood options in your diet.

Blackened Fish Recipe with an Easy to Make Cajun Seasoning Rub

Recipe by: Holly Clegg
Makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds fish fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a small bowl or plastic zip-top resealable bag, combine all ingredients, except fish and oil. Coat both sides of fish with seasoning mixture.
2. In large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place fish in a hot pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until fish is done and flakes with a fork.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

Calories 232; Carbohydrates 3 grams; Fat 9 grams; Protein 34 grams

ABOUT THE AUTHOR With over 1 million cookbooks sold, Holly Clegg is a culinary expert on easy, healthy and practical recipes. She has a new book "Guy’s Guide to Eating Well: A Man’s Cookbook for Health and Wellness" and has appeared on Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today, QVC, The 700 Club, USA Today, Cooking Light Magazine, Web MD, and Huff Post. She has also consulted for Walmart, Teflon, The Coca-Cola Company, and hospitals throughout the U.S. See more recipes by Holly!