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.
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.
Must Have Resources:
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Spring Chef Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Metal Measuring Spoons for Dry or Liquid, Fits in Spice Jar, Set of 6
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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.
More Tilapia Recipes:
Clean Eating Tilapia Recipe
Parmesan Tilapia over Simple Cherry Tomato Sauce over at Crystal and Company
Easy Crockpot Tilapia Recipes
Blackened Tilapia Recipe
You'll love this blackened tilapia recipe.
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
Instructions
Rinse fillets and pat lightly so they are still slightly wet. This will allow the seasoning to stick.
Mix together the seasonings and coat the tilapia fillets with the seasoning.
Over medium to medium-high heat, heat the oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot, add in the fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. The fish is done when it can be easily flaked.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 322Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 627mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 45g
Mother of 3
Monday 2nd of July 2018
Sounds easy! We love tilapia for the fact that it's a nice mild fish even (a few) of my kids will eat. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Summer Time Fun Linky. Pinned.
Michele
Sunday 17th of June 2018
We love tilapia in my house. I find that it has a nice mild taste and not fishy at all. I'm so happy to find your recipe for blackened tilapia. Looks and sounds so flavorful and delicious!