Name: Blackened Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ to 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Jump to Recipe

Dieting? Just trying to eat healthier? Either way, Tilapia needs to be on your menu plan. There are many different ways to cook this delicious, flaky, white fish.

This Blackened Tilapia Recipe calls for several spices and a hot pan. You are your family are going to love all the spices in this fish recipe.

This Blackened Tilapia Recipe is pretty easy to double, just do some more filets and spices. The seasonings will cover another filet or two.

This recipe is a mild-tasting fish and creates a delicious healthy dinner for the whole family to enjoy. I love the texture of the flaky tilapia fillets and the fact that this is a simple low carb recipe to whip up. It has great flavor and makes such an easy weeknight meal.

You can enjoy this baked blackened tilapia recipe with wild rice, or topped with fresh lemon wedges and lime juice. You can also pair any sides that you want with these tilapia filets because it’s a mild white fish that pairs well with anything.

To make this delicious recipe, follow the step-by-step instructions and ingredients needed on the simple recipe card below. This is one of those quick dinners that you’ll love the first time that you make it! It’s a delicious lean protein with the perfect seasoning blend!

Table of Contents

Specialty Ingredients:

The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store. I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using.

Reminder, not all ingredients in the Blackened Tilapia Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for.

blackened tilapia fish recipe with step by step instructions

Must Have Resources:

When making your own ice cream at home, you really need to have the following Amazon affiliate tools on hand.

Classic Nonstick Frying Pan with Cover, 12 Inch, Grey

Spring Chef Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Metal Measuring Spoons for Dry or Liquid, Fits in Spice Jar, Set of 6

Fitzroy and Fox Non-Slip Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3, Blue

Make it a Meal:

Vegetable Side: Keep the calories down with this Cool Cabbage Slaw side dish.

Starch Side: Our Asparagus Risotto would make a delicious and light starch side for this tilapia recipe.

Refreshing Drink: This Cucumber Basil Limeade Drink Recipe is a perfect treat for cooling down after a hot day.

Don’t forget Dessert: After saving all those calories on your meal, you can splurge with these No Bake Reese Squares.

simply homemade blackened tilapia recipe

More Tilapia Recipes:

Clean Eating Tilapia Recipe

Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

Parmesan Tilapia over Simple Cherry Tomato Sauce over at Crystal and Company

Tilapia and Mango Fish Tacos

Easy Crockpot Tilapia Recipes

Blackened Tilapia easy and healthy fish recipe

What else can I add to this healthy meal?

You can serve this yummy fish recipe with homemade tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. You can also roast some sweet potatoes topped with melted butter to pair with it as well. Adding a sweet pickle relish can also be a delicious option!

Shop My Printables

These printables are great for meal planning and organizing! Simply click the image to check out my shop products!