Name: Blackened Tilapia (Standard)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Tilapia fillets (6 oz each); 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Dried thyme; 1/2 tsp Dried oregano; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive oil

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A simple and flavorful blackened tilapia recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a classic blend of spices and pan-seared to blackened perfection.

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 10

Tilapia
4 4 Tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
Blackening Seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Dried thyme
tsp 2.5 mL Dried oregano
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Cooking
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive oil

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Instructions

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In a small bowl, combine all Blackening Seasoning ingredients.
Pat the Tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Generously coat both sides of each Tilapia fillet with the Blackening Seasoning mixture, pressing to adhere.
Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the seasoned Tilapia fillets in the hot skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and blackened.
Serve immediately.