This Blackened Tilapia recipe delivers a flavorful and spicy fish dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The tilapia is seasoned with a blend of spices and then seared to perfection, creating a crispy, blackened crust.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
8min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 tilapia fillets
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt.
Step 2
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets, pressing it into the fish.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is blackened and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5
Serve the blackened tilapia immediately with your choice of side dishes.