Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust
Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust pairs tender, flaky fish with a creamy spiced mayo and a buttery cracker topping that bakes to a crisp, golden finish. The mild tilapia lets the smoky Cajun seasoning, cumin, and onion-garlic notes shine, delivering warmth without overpowering heat. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cumin, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper.
- 3
Set the tilapia in an ungreased glass baking dish. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top and sprinkle with the crushed crackers.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the fillets flake easily when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 393.69 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.52 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.66 mg High
- Sodium 407.79 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.38 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.33 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.38 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 571.48 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 5.12 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter Cracker, Cajun Seasoning, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 393.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter Cracker, Cajun Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Cajun Tilapia with Cracker Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
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