Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance and taste buds rejoice! Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we dive into the world of Cajun tilapia sandwiches. These tantalizing creations combine the fiery kick of Cajun spices with the delicate, flaky texture of tilapia, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. From traditional to contemporary, we'll explore a range of recipes that cater to every palate, ensuring you find the perfect Cajun tilapia sandwich recipe to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED TILAPIA SANDWICHES
While in Maui for my honeymoon I had a wonderful mahi mahi sandwich. When I got home, I used the resources I had (good mahi mahi isn't available in Oklahoma) to create a similar dish. I created this wonderful fish sandwich using tilapia, enjoy!
Provided by csoltow
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush tilapia lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and then sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- While fish is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and capers; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place fish on rolls and top with onion, tomato, and caper mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1192.9 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
LIGHTER CAJUN TILAPIA SANDWICH WITH BACON AND LIME MAYO
Steps:
- Make the spice blend: Mix all spices/herbs together until blended. Store in an airtight container and use on fish, poultry, pork, or beef. (Makes about 1/4 cup).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
- Sprinkle both sides of each tilapia filet generously with the cajun spice blend, pressing gently to coat. Put the coated filets on a plate while you make the bacon.
- Heat a large fry pan over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease to the hot pan to cook the fish.
- Add as many of the filets to the hot pan as can fit, and cook until the underside is crisp and browned, 3 minutes. Gently flip the filets and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove the filets to a clean plate. If any filets stand to be cooked, add a teaspoon of oil to the pan, swirl to coat, and cook for 3 minutes per side. You may consider lowering the heat to prevent burning.
- Assemble the sandwiches by laying the hamburger buns on a clean work surface and smearing 1 tablespoon cilantro-lime mayo on the (face-up) top sides of each. On the bottom halves, layer a leaf of romaine, slice or two of tomato, 1 tilapia filet, and 1 slice of bacon (folded in half or cut in half to cover more area). Top with the mayo-smeared halves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Protein 32.7 g, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Sugar 3.7 g
LIGHTER CAJUN TILAPIA SANDWICH WITH BACON AND LIME MAYO
Lighter Cajun Tilapia Sandwich with Bacon and Lime Mayo
Provided by www.andiemitchell.com
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For complete instructions, visit the original site at http://www.andiemitchell.com/2014/08/03/lighter-cajun-tilapia-sandwich-with-bacon-lime-mayo/
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize serving, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 1300 mg, Cholesterol 67 mg, SaturatedFat 3 g, Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 34 mg, Fat 14 g
TILAPIA SANDWICH
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a heavy-duty baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray in the oven to heat.
- Mix together the melted butter, Dijon and dill in a pie plate. In another pie plate, combine the panko, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Dredge the fish through the melted butter mixture and then through the panko. Place on the hot sheet trays in the oven and bake until cooked through and lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich by slathering the toasted split roll with Tartar Sauce, topping with the breaded fish fillet and adding the tomato slices and shredded lettuce.
- Mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, mustard and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
CAJUN-SPICED TILAPIA
Make and share this Cajun-Spiced Tilapia recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rpgaymer
Categories Cajun
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all herbs and spices in a bowl and mix well. Lightly coat the fish in the spice mixture.
- Add butter to frying pan and heat until sizzling. Add the fish fillets, and saute over moderate heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 34.6
CAJUN TILAPIA
Yummy crowd pleaser. Spice can be modified to your tastebuds! Quick,easy, and inexpensive! Even the kids loved it.
Provided by Cajun Jess
Categories Cajun
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet, medium heat, melt butter and saute garlic and green onion 5 minute.
- In mixing bowl, Coat tilapia in mixture of flour, cajun and creole seaonings.
- Place Tilapia in skillet and cook 5-7 min on each side, or until fish is white and flakey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 26.4
CHAMPAGNE CAJUN TILAPIA
We think the champagne dressing in this recipe is yummy on almost anything, but it's excellent with this lovely fish. The tilapia is perfect in tacos, too! -Bernadette Bennett, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the first five ingredients in a small bowl. Pour marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add tilapia; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Place fillets in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts :
CAJUN TILAPIA WITH SOUTHWESTERN SALSA
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and remove kernels when cool enough to handle.
- Combine corn kernels, avocado, tomato, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over top and season with salt and pepper. Store in the refrigerator until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season tilapia on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- Melt butter in a medium stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat; cook until just before butter begins to brown. Add tilapia and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Tilt the skillet and baste with the butter until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes. Remove fish from the skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan and scrape the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Whisk in cream. Squeeze in another lime wedge, then taste and adjust for your desired level of tanginess. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
- Serve fish with cold salsa, adding cream sauce to both, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- Select Fresh Tilapia: Choose firm and bright-colored tilapia fillets with no off odors.
- Proper Seasoning: Don't skimp on the seasoning! A blend of Cajun spices, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper adds incredible flavor to the tilapia.
- Crispy Coating: To achieve a crispy coating, dredge the tilapia in flour before dipping it in the egg wash and then coating it in bread crumbs. This creates a protective layer that helps the fish stay moist and flaky inside while getting golden brown on the outside.
- Shallow Frying: Shallow frying is a great way to cook the tilapia without using too much oil. Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet and cook the fish until it's cooked through and crispy.
- Homemade Tartar Sauce: Elevate your sandwich with a homemade tartar sauce made from mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. This adds a tangy and creamy complement to the spicy tilapia.
- Fresh and Toasted Bun: Use a fresh and lightly toasted bun to hold all the delicious ingredients. Toasting the bun adds a subtle crunch and helps it better absorb the sandwich's juices.
Conclusion:
The Cajun Tilapia Sandwich is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The crispy tilapia, spicy Cajun seasoning, creamy tartar sauce, and fresh toppings come together to create a sandwich that's both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a snack, this sandwich is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and indulge in this delicious Cajun-inspired culinary creation!
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