Pan Seared Cajun Tilapia - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 lbs tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (like Slap Yo' Mama)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to none if your not from Texas)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, wedges for garnish
Preparation
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Thaw and dry filets.
Mix all but the oils in a small bowl. Dry rub spice mix onto both sides of each filet.
Heat 1/2 of both oils in a large skillet over med-hi heat.
In batches, cook about 2-3 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Repeat for the rest of the fish adding oil as needed.
Serve with lemon wedges.
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