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Easy Blackened Fish Fillets

Source: dLife

Simple and spicy Cajun style blackened fish.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	149.0

Total Carbs	2.0 g

Dietary Fiber	0.7 g

Sugars	0.3 g

Total Fat	5.2 g

Saturated Fat	0.3 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.5 g

Potassium	17.4 mg

Protein	23.2 g

Sodium	644.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.2 Fat, 0.1 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 lb tilapia fillets 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning 1.0
1 tsp ground thyme 1.0
1 tsp paprika 0.5
0 1/2 tsp black pepper 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne) 1.0
1 each cooking spray 1.0
1 tbsp canola oil 1.0
1 each medium lemons

Directions

Rinse the fish in cold water and pat dry.
Lightly sprinkle the fish with the blackening seasoning, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and ground red pepper, patting it in on both sides.
Coat a large cast-iron skillet (or other heavy-bottomed skillet) with cooking spray.
Add the oil and heat over medium-high heat until smoking hot.
Put the fish in the pan and cook, turning once, until just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve with the lemon wedges for squeezing.