How to Make Baked Cajun Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of quick and easy meals that are full of flavor, then this Baked Cajun Tilapia recipe is for you. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish that pairs perfectly with the traditional Cajun seasoning. This simple and delicious dish is a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.

Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices that typically includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and other flavorful ingredients. When paired with tilapia, the result is a dish t...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ pound tilapia fillets
  • 8 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine mayonnaise, cumin, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place tilapia in an ungreased glass baking dish. Spread mayonnaise mixture on top and sprinkle with crushed crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 507mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 495mg