Cajun Blackened Cod Loin Recipe
Fish recipes usually have a gentle touch when it comes to flavour, but this Cajun-influenced blackened cod loin runs with big bold flavours like garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper, it's quick, easy and tastes superb.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 371kcal
Ingredients
- 350-400 g Cod Loin 13-14oz (in two large pieces)
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 35 g Butter 2 Tbsp
For the Blackened Seasoning:
- ½ tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ tablespoon Sweet Paprika
- ½ tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Onion Granules
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½-¾ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place all the blackened seasoning ingredients into a bowl and mix them thoroughly.
- Thoroughly dry the cod loin with kitchen paper and cut it into two generous portions.
- Rub half a tablespoon of oil into the cod portions, then coat in the seasoning mix.
- Heat a 30cm or 12" frying pan over a medium-high heat (closer to medium), and add the remaining oil and the butter.
- Fry the fish for 3-5 minutes on each side, making sure you baste the fish with the butter and oil mix after you flip it. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 810mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
