Cajun Tilapia with Southwestern Salsa

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Pan-fried tilapia with Cajun seasoning. A quick cream pan sauce. Accompanied by a fresh and smoky Southwest salsa.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 ear corn, shucked

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • cup diced fresh tomato

  • ¼ cup black beans, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (Optional)

  • 2 wedges lime, divided, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tilapia fillets

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

  • 1 teaspoon chicken broth, or as needed

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Meanwhile, season tilapia on both sides with Cajun seasoning.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Serve fish with cold salsa, adding cream sauce to both, if desired.

Cook's Note:

You can use 1/3 cup canned corn for the grilled corn, but the finished product won't taste as good. White wine or water can be used in place of chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

534 Calories
34g Fat
32g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 534
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 562mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 26mg 28%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 1384mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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