Jul 14 2026
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Chef Asia's Favorite Cajun Grilled Tilapia Recipe

Inspired by Moonshine 152
Time1h
Serves4

Cajun-rubbed Grilled Tilapia, Fried Pickled Green Tomatoes, Tomato-Shrimp Shallot Ragout, Sriracha Butter .... add side white rice $5

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Ingredients

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Cajun Grilled Tilapia

Fried Pickled Green Tomatoes

Tomato-Shrimp Shallot Ragout

Sriracha Butter

White Rice (optional)

Method

Cajun Grilled Tilapia

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Fish

    Rub the marinade all over the tilapia fillets and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the Tilapia

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated tilapia for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and flaky.

Fried Pickled Green Tomatoes

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and soak them in the pickling brine for 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the cornmeal, in another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together, and in a third bowl, place the all-purpose flour.

  3. 6

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each slice of pickled tomato in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then coat with cornmeal.

  4. 7

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Tomato-Shrimp Shallot Ragout

  1. 8

    Sauté the Shallots

    In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add minced shallots. Sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 9

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add minced garlic and shrimp to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 10

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Sriracha Butter

  1. 11

    Mix Sriracha Butter

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter, Sriracha sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.

White Rice (optional)

  1. 12

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

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