Name: Spicy Cajun Tilapia with Zesty Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 ear corn, shucked; 1 avocado, diced; 1/3 cup diced fresh tomato; 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper; 2 lime wedges, 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; 1/4 cup heavy cream

A symphony of flavors awaits! Flaky, pan-seared tilapia, kissed with the fiery warmth of Cajun spices, meets a vibrant, smoky Southwestern salsa. A luscious cream pan sauce ties it all together in perfect harmony.

Follow The Directions

01

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Ignite your grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

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Embrace the char: Grill the corn, rotating frequently, until beautifully blackened all over. (Cook time: 10 minutes). Once cool enough to handle, carefully remove the kernels.

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Craft the salsa: In a generous bowl, combine the corn kernels, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, earthy black beans, piquant red onion, fragrant cilantro, and a spark of jalapeno. Squeeze the juice of one lime wedge over the mixture, season generously with salt and pepper, and allow the flavors to meld in the refrigerator until chilled. (Chill time: 30 minutes)

04

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Season the tilapia generously on both sides with the zesty Cajun seasoning. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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In a medium stainless steel skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat, cooking until it nears the point of browning. Add the tilapia and sear for 1-2 minutes. Flip, cooking for an additional minute. Tilt the skillet and baste the fish with the buttery goodness until it's cooked through, yielding easily to a fork. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes). Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

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Deglaze the pan: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Whisk in the heavy cream and squeeze in the juice of the remaining lime wedge. Taste and adjust for desired tanginess. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

07

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Serve the Cajun-kissed tilapia alongside the chilled Southwestern salsa, drizzling generously with the luxurious cream sauce. Prepare for a taste explosion! (Assembly time: 2 minutes)