Blackened Mahi Mahi & Homemade Cajun Spice Rub is your favorite fish fillet coated in Cajun spices and pan seared to perfection with this perfect for it. Paprika, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and more combine to make the perfect flavor combination. This dish has spicy kick to it, and is perfect for pairing with a salad or even in a fish taco
Here’s a fast and flavorful recipe for all of you fish lovers out there. Blackened Mahi Mahi & Homemade Cajun Spice Rub has that great spicy kick you’d expect from a blackened fish, while using one of the meatier filets available. I’ve also made this a bit lighter by using olive oil instead of butter in the skillet.
And it only takes about 20 minutes to make! It’s quick, flavorful, and easy. That’s a winner in my house.
Ingredients
- 6 4oz mahi mahi fillets
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all spices (paprika, mustard, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, salt, garlic, onion powder).
- Lay mahi mahi on a plate. Brush fillets evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sprinkle half of seasoning evenly over all fillets, patting down to make sure it sticks to fish. Flip fish over and repeat on other side.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil.
- Once the pan is hot, add each fillet. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until bottom side looks charred. Turn over fish and repeat for the other side.
- When fish is cooked through, remove from pan enjoy .
Recipe Notes
Try not to move fish too much while it’s cooking!
