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Tilapia with Lobster Cajun Cream Sauce

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    20 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    20 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Kick-up the flavor of pan fried tilapia filets with our very own Cajun cream sauce for an authentic taste of New Orleans!

Recipe tags: lobster base, easy difficulty, main, seafood, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Tbsp butter (divided)
½ tsp Better Than Bouillon® Lobster Base
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
⅛ tsp garlic powder
1¼ cups half-and-half
4 (6-ounce) tilapia filets, thawed
salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour (for coating tilapia)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  • 1

    In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 tablespoon butter, Lobster Base, flour, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder; whisk until combined.

  • 2

    Gradually add half-and-half to the mixture, whisking continuously, until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.

  • 3

    Lightly season tilapia with salt and pepper.

  • 4

    Add flour to a large shallow bowl and dredge filets, shaking off any excess flour.

  • 5

    In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Place filets in pan, do not overcrowd. Cook until done, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

  • 6

    Spoon sauce over fish.

If desired, thin sauce with additional half-and-half as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve with fresh asparagus.