Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut Recipe

Name: Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 4 6-ounce halibut fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
4 6-ounce halibut fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
3
Place fillets on baking sheet.
4
Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil.
5
Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
6
Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot.
7
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
8
Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet.
9
Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute.
10
Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet.
11
Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
12
Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.

107

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut

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