Blackened Fish with Cajun Rice

You can get this fish on the table in under 15 minutes. Cut back on the cayenne if you donʼt like it too spicy, it will still be delicious.

Don’t forget to mix up your cajun seasoning per our recipe below if you don’t have a blend.

Start by making a big batch of cajun spice by mixing 1 tablespoon each paprika, onion powder, and oregano, with a teaspoon each cayenne, salt and pepper (less cayenne if you don’t like heat).

We make the rice like a fried rice, so you can prep everything ahead and then just cook everything fresh together in minutes.

We loaded with rice with veggies even greens, but you can include whatever veggies you like or leave out the ones you don’t like. 

Blackened Fish with Cajun Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Calories 325kcal

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Servings

4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped
• 2 peppers chopped (any color) 
• 4 cloves garlic minced 
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning 
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
• 4 cups cooked long grain brown or red rice refrigerated 
• 1 15-ounce can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained 
• 2 cups collards or other greens chopped, optional 
• 4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• Four 6-ounce tilapia or other white fish fillets
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

•  1. Place a large sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon evoo and saute onion, celery, and peppers. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, cajun seasoning, and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted.
• Add 1 tablespoon evoo, rice and beans, stirring until everything is mixed and hot.
• Add remaining tablespoon evoo and collards if using and saute until everything is combined. Serve hot. 
• Quick and Easy Blackened Fish
• On a flat plate, pour out the seasoning.
• Press fish fillets into the spice rub to evenly coat on both sides.
• Heat evoo in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until blackened and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with veggie rice. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Blackened Fish with Cajun Rice

Amount per Serving

Calories

325

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

12

g

18

%

Carbohydrates

 

50

g

17

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

6

g

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.