Entrée: United States – Blackened Tilapia

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 8 min

Total 13 min

Ingredients

2 tilapia fillets, about 8 oz total (227 g total)
2 tbsp (30 ml) paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels, then coat both sides with the spice mix.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is blackened on the outside and cooked through.
5. Serve hot, optionally with lemon slices or a splash of lemon juice.