Cajun Pork Chops
Seared pork chops coated in bold cajun seasoning, ready in under 20 minutes. Crispy outside, juicy inside — the weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 2 thick-cut (1.25 inches) pork chops
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then coat both sides generously with cajun seasoning.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear pork chops 3 minutes per side without moving them — edges should look deep golden.
- 4
Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
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