Cajun Style Blackened Cod

5 from 3 votes

Made with fish fillets, a handful of seasonings, and butter this Cajun Style Blackened Cod is ultra flaky, with an earthy, spicy flavour that’s always a hit.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time22

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Keyword: Blackened Fish, Cod, easy dinner reicpes, Sole, White Fish

Servings: servings

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

24 oz cod fish fillets; cut in half
3 tbsp garlic powder
1 ½ tbsp onion powder
1 ½ tbsp paprika
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except for the fish in a small bowl. Add the dry ingredients to a large freezer bag or larger bowl.
Wash and dry the fish with a paper towel. Dredge the cod in the dry spice mix in a casserole dish or large plastic bag until well coated.
Preheat a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add one tbsp of butter for two pieces of fish. Let the butter melt and then add the seasoned cod. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until the centre is opaque and flaky. Only flip once to allow for the coating to blacken. Serve hot.

Notes

Other types of fish you can use with this recipe include haddock, sole, basa, salmon, and red snapper but the sky is really the limit!

How to Store & Freeze

Blackened cod can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, in an airtight container. For best results, reheat on the stovetop as the microwave tends to dry fish out.

This can also be frozen. Allow to cool then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat either on the stovetop or in the oven.

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