Pan Fried Blackened Fish

Transform your weeknight dinner into a flavorful feast with this Pan-Fried Blackened Fish recipe, a quick and easy way to enjoy bold Cajun-inspired flavors in under 20 minutes. Featuring perfectly seasoned fish fillets coated with a tantalizing blend of paprika, garlic, cayenne, and herbs, this recipe delivers a smoky, slightly spicy crunch in every bite. Sear the fillets in a sizzling mix of butter and olive oil to create a beautifully crisp crust while keeping the fish moist and flaky inside. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a zesty kick, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. Perfect for tilapia, catfish, or snapper, this one-skillet wonder is as versatile as it is delicious—ideal for busy cooks craving big flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fresh fish fillets (tilapia, catfish, or snapper)
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.

Step 3

Generously coat both sides of each fish fillet with the blackening seasoning, pressing it into the fish to ensure it sticks.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and start to sizzle without burning.

Step 5

Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned fish fillets in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving it, allowing a crisp crust to form.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fish and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until the fillets are cooked through and flake easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the fish from the skillet and place it on a serving platter. Repeat the cooking process if there are additional fillets.

Step 9

Serve the blackened fish hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fillets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(537.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095.5

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 324mg	0%
Sodium 2577.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 82.3g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 117.9mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1463.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.0%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 4.2%