Recipes Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade 4 Reviews This easy, do-it-yourself Cajun seasoning uses spice cabinet staples like garlic powder and paprika. Save any extra in an air-tight container for later use. By Emily Farris Updated on February 15, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Emily Farris Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients Cajun Seasoning 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme Remoulade 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (above) 1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon pickle relish Tilapia 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets Directions Make the Cajun Seasoning In a small bowl, whisk together all the spices and set aside. Make the Remoulade In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and pickle relish. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cook the Tilapia Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Season fish on both sides with Cajun Seasoning. Add fish fillets to pan; cook until blackened on bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets; cook until blackened on other side and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer fish to a plate. Top with Remoulade and additional hot sauce if desired and serve. Make Ahead The remoulade can be made a day ahead. Rate it Print