Blackened Tilapia

Name: Blackened Tilapia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; Freshly cracked pepper, about 20 cranks of a pepper mill; 1 Tbsp butter; 4- 4 oz each tilapia filets

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
14345 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
gluten-free

Blackened Tilapia

Nancy Wheeler

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Blackened Tilapia means big flavor with little effort. This homemade blend of spices is sure to wow and the fish cooks in just minutes in a hot skillet.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.30
1 tsp cumin $0.10
1 tsp thyme $0.10
1 tsp oregano $0.10
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
1/4 tsp salt $0.02
Freshly cracked pepper, about 20 cranks of a pepper mill $0.05
1 Tbsp butter $0.15
4- 4 oz each tilapia filets $3.33

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, thyme, oregano, cayenne, garlic, salt, and pepper. Liberally coat both sides of each tilapia filet with the spices. The moisture from the filet will help the spices adhere. If the fish is very wet, pat it dry with a paper towel before beginning, so that it is just damp.
Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add two of the fish filets at a time and cook for about two minutes on each side, or until the spices have turned a deep burgundy color and the fish is cooked through. Repeat with the second two filets, adding more butter before beginning, if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

If smoked paprika is not available, spicy or sweet paprika may be used in its place.
If you prefer a spicier fish, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp.