Spicy Cajun Style Cod

⏱ 18 mins 🍽 3-4 serving(s) 🏷 Cajun

This zesty Cajun cod is a speedy weeknight dish, ready in just 18 minutes. Cod fillets are first drizzled with lemon juice, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and a generous coating of Cajun spices. They are pan fried in butter for 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Serve the spicy fish immediately, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream and garnished with fresh herbs for a complete meal.

Spicy Cajun Style Cod

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 lbs cod fish fillets
  • lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons cajun spices
  • butter
  • sour cream

Method

  1. Drizzle the cod fillets with lemon juice.
  2. Season the fish with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  3. Apply the Cajun spices to the fillets, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Cook the coated fillets in butter within a very hot skillet for 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Take the fish out of the skillet and serve it straight away.
  6. Accompany the dish with sour cream, alongside carrot and zucchini cut into julienne strips.
  7. Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley or dill.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium108900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCajun
AuthorDancer