Jul 17 2026
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Tilapia Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Queen
Time1h
Serves4

Tilapia Blackened or Grilled to perfection, topped with your choice of: Crawfish sautéed with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Scallions in a White Wine, Lemon Butter Sauce served over Rice OR Shrimp sautéed with Tasso Ham, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms Served over Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Tilapia Preparation

Method

Tilapia Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tilapia

    Season the tilapia fillets with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tilapia

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil and cook the tilapia for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.

Crawfish Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté the Ingredients

    In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Crawfish and Wine

    Add crawfish tails and white wine to the skillet. Let simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.

Shrimp Sauce Preparation (Alternative)

  1. 5

    Sauté the Ingredients

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Tasso ham, shrimp, roasted red peppers, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 6

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, minced garlic, and milk until smooth.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the cooked tilapia topped with either crawfish sauce over rice or shrimp sauce over garlic mashed potatoes.

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