🌶️ Cajun Creamy Tuscan Fish – Bold Flavor Meets Creamy Comfort
This Cajun Creamy Tuscan Fish recipe features tender white fish fillets seared with Cajun spices and served in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. With layers of smoky, spicy, and savory flavor, it’s a restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients:
2 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or catfish)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional Add-ins for Tuscan Flair:
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup baby spinach
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
🍳 Instructions: How to Make Cajun Creamy Tuscan Fish
Step 1: Season the Fish
Pat fish fillets dry. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Sear the Fish
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Cream Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Optional: Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts. Stir in Parmesan for extra richness.
Step 4: Combine & Serve
Return fish to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the fillets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat through. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
🍽 Pro Tips
For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Tilapia and cod work great, but catfish adds even more Southern flair
Make it low-carb by serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice
❄️ Storage & Reheat
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days
Reheat: Gently warm in a skillet over low heat; avoid high heat to prevent cream sauce from separating
🔄 Variations
Swap fish for shrimp or chicken
Stir in mushrooms or roasted red peppers for extra texture
Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free version