Recipes

Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade

Name: Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 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; 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; 1 tablespoon pickle relish; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

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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. Slideshow: Cajun and Creole Recipes

By Emily Farris

Updated on June 1, 2014

Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade — 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
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.

Make Ahead

The remoulade can be made a day ahead.