Blackened Fish
Flaky grilled fish fillets with Cajun spices, melted butter, and smoky barbecue flavor.
Equipment
- Barbecue grill
- Bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 firm fish fillets
- 3 tablespoons Cajun blackening spices
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the barbecue grill over high heat.
- Reserve a small amount of melted butter for serving.
- Pour the remaining butter into a shallow dish.
- Dip each fish fillet into the melted butter on both sides.
- Sprinkle Cajun blackening spices evenly over the fillets.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Place the fish fillets onto the grill.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Continue cooking until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove the fish from the grill.
- Serve with the reserved melted butter for dipping.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Use firm fish fillets such as snapper, halibut, mahi-mahi, or cod for easier grilling.Serve Tip
Serve this fish with rice, grilled vegetables, salads, lemon wedges, or roasted potatoes.Variations
Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or fresh herbs for extra smoky Cajun flavor.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the buttery Cajun spices and grilled fish.Nutrition values
Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 31 g | Saturated Fat: 19 g | Sodium: 760 mg