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blackened tilapia fish fillets

(6 ratings)
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Recipe by
April Alvarez
@peaches58
Dunedin, FL

I myself am not a seafood or fish eater, but my husband and grandkids love both. Hope you enjoy it.

(6 ratings)
yield 2 to 4

Ingredients For blackened tilapia fish fillets

  • BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH FILLETS
  • 3 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    dried ground thyme
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • FOR THE FISH
  • 4
    fish fillets
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • 1/2
    lemon, (squezzed )

How To Make blackened tilapia fish fillets

  • 1
    In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Sllow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, heat the oil over midium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle withl lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.
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