Cajun Fish Fillets Recipes

GLUTEN-FREE CRISPY CAJUN FISH FILLETS IN THE AIR FRYER

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
• Spread Cajun mayonnaise on both sides of fish fillets with a small spatula or butter knife. Coat each fillet, one at a time, with bread crumbs. Lightly spray both sides of breaded fillets with cooking spray and transfer 2 fillets to each air fryer tray; do not overcrowd.
• Turn an air fryer to the Roast setting (375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer to 14 minutes. Rotate trays at 7 minutes. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
• Carefully remove fillets from the trays and serve.

CAJUN FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and oil to make a paste.
• Pat fish dry with paper towels.
• Using the back of a spoon, rub paste mixture evenly over the entire surface of the fish.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat bbq to medium high and grease grill.
• BBQ halibut, turning once, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side (Alternately, cook fish in a nonstick frypan over medium high heat).
• Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of fish.
• Remove fish to a serving plate and serve with lemon wedges.
• This rub works equally well with salmon, sea bass or tuna.

CAJUN SEARED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Sprinkle Louisiana Fish Fry Cajun Blackened Seasoning on both sides of the fish fillets. In a large sauté pan, bring 2 tablespoons of butter to a simmer. Place fillets into skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just starting to brown. Flip fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness is achieved. With heat off, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let melt slowly; swirling pan from side to side. Serve on top of a bed of dirty rice made with Louisiana Fish Fry Dirty Rice Mix for some "Louisiana Lagniappe." Serve and savor!

BAKED CAJUN FISH

Steps:

• Mix the seasonings in a small bowl.
• Put the fish portions into 2 greased 11x14 pans.
• Sprinkle the lemon juice over each pan; then sprinkle with seasoning.
• Melt the margarine and drizzle it over fish.
• Bake in 350 oven 20 minutes or until fish flakes.

CAJUN-CRUSTED SNAPPER FILLETS

Steps:

• Toss together bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Toss the fish with the flour, shake off the excess, and dip into the egg. Shake off excess egg, and press into breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
• Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily and has browned nicely.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.