One of those recipes for tilapia that is super easy, yet incredibly flavorful. Cajun seasonings are rubbed on tilapia, then the fish is sauteed and topped with salsa.
Tilapia is fast becoming one of America's most popular types of fish. And it's easy to see why. Tilapia is a mild fish that can be prepared in dozens of different ways.
In this incredibly easy Cajun-spiced tilapia recipe, the fish is rubbed with a store-bought Cajun seasoning, then sauteed in a little butter or margarine, and topped with salsa. You can use your own homemade tomato salsa or cucumber tomato salsa, or your favorite store-bought salsa.
If you are planning to use a store-bought salsa, get a mild one, as the salsa is the cooling agent in this tilapia fish dish.
Sauteed Cajun Tilapia
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fish fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. butter or trans fat-free margarine
- 1/2 cup salsa
Directions
- Rub Cajun seasoning all over both sides of the fish fillets. Set aside.
- Heat a large (12- or 14-inch) skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet.
- Add tilapia fillets, cooking until lightly browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove tilapia fillets to a serving platter. Top with salsa.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 180 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 261 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein, 5% vitamin A, 1% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 5% iron
For more healthy fish recipes, see also: citrus baked tilapia and baked salmon with teriyaki sauce.
