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Cajun Tavuk
Easy 25 min~310 kcal 8/10
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Blackened Fish
White fish fillets coated in Cajun spices and seared in a hot pan until dark, aromatic, and flaky.
Medium⏱️ 36 min📖 1 min readServes 4~392 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 36 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 700 gr Sea bass fillets
For cooking
- 35 gr Butter
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Garlic powder
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Dried thyme
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice as a plain pilaf for serving.
- 2
Dry the sea bass fillets and divide them into portions.
- 3
Mix the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat both sides of the fish with the spice mixture.
- 5
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a cast iron pan over high heat.
- 6
Cook the fish for 3 minutes per side, until it forms a dark crust.
6 min06:00 - 7
Serve blackened fish immediately with rice and lemon.
💡 Tip: Do not let the fish sit after applying the spice mix; the salt draws moisture and creates a wet surface instead of a crisp pan crust.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve blackened fish hot with lemon rice, arugula, and optional yogurt cucumber.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~392
kcal calories
35
g protein
36
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 36%Carbs 37%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Blackened Fish make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Blackened Fish take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 36 minutes in total.Is Blackened Fish difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Blackened Fish have?
Approximately 392 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 36g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Blackened Fish contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Blackened Fish belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Blackened Fish need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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