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The Best Blackened Tilapia Recipe

Looking for easy fish recipes? Try this quick and easy blackened tilapia recipe. It is amazing! In just 6 minutes dinner is done!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia filets
  • 2 Tbsp blackening seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Place the tilapia on a plate. Rub 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil onto both sides of the tilapia filets.
  2. Spoon the homemade blackened seasoning over the fish and spread around (both sides). I use about ½ tablespoon per fish. You can adjust the seasoning amount based on your preference. The more you use, the spicier it will be and the less you use, the milder it will be.
  3. Heat the remaining vegetable oil over high heat in a cast iron skillet.
  4. Place tilapia on the hot cast iron pan and let it cook for 3 minutes. Time it and don't move the fish, so it can get that beautiful blackened crust on it.
  5. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the tilapia has an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
  6. Remove to a separate plate and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 4 days.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.