This Blackened Tilapia Fish recipe is ready in under 10 minutes. The tilapia is generously seasoned, and once cooked becomes so flavorful and flaky. Enjoy the fish with a side of mashed potatoes.
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This tilapia dish is not only easy and quick to make, it feels like you’re enjoying a fancy meal. The seasoning adds so much flavor to the rather bland fish. It’s a great recipe to make when you are busy and need a quick dinner.
how to cook tilapia fillets?
Tilapia is so easy to prepare. It can either be broiled, baked or cooked in a pan. Regardless of how you cook it, the tilapia is usually cooked in under 10 minutes.
how to make blackened tilapia in a skillet?
- Combine all of the ingredients for the seasoning.
- Generously season the tilapia on both sides.
- Heat butter and oil.
- Cook the tilapia.
- ENJOY!
can I prepare tilapia in advance?
Yes, you season the tilapia several hours in advance and refrigerate it until it’s ready to be cooked. This makes for a really easy dinner.
can I substitute tilapia?
If you don’t like tilapia or don’t have it on hand, any white fish will work in this recipe. The cooking time may slightly vary depending on the fish you use and the thickness of it.
what can you serve with tilapia?
You can serve this fish with just about any side. Mashed potatoes, rice or even a side of pasta will all work great. Serve with a side salad to complete the meal.
can I cook frozen tilapia?
No, you cannot cook frozen tilapia. Since the fish cooks really quick, it must be thawed or else the outsides will burn while the inside of the fish will be uncooked.
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Blackened Tilapia Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb tilapia fillets, thawed
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
seasoning-
- 1 ½ Tbsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp chili pepper
- ¼ tsp italian seasoning