Spicy Blackened Tilapia
This blackened tilapia has just the right amount of spice and is big on flavor. Don't mistake the word 'blackened' for burnt. The cajun spices get a lovely dark caramelized color as the fish cooks. This is an easy and quick dinner that will quickly become a favorite.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the blackened seasoning
- 5 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano crumbled
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme crumbled
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne a pinch more if you like it spicier
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
For the tilapia
- 4 tilapia fillets 7 to 8-ounce per fillet
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
For the seasoning mix
- Stir together the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a wide dish.
For the blackened tilapia
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and coat them in oil.
- Sprinkle the blackened seasoning on both sides of the tilapia, pressing it into the fillets.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add 2 tilapia fillets (if your skillet is large enough you can put them all in the skillet, just don't overcrowd them).
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side then transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
- Most tilapia fillets are fairly thin and cook quickly. Our tilapia only needed 2 minutes per side. If you have slightly thicker fillets, cook them a bit longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 612mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
