Blackened Tilapia
May 31, 2025 04:27 AM
Juicy, flaky blackened tilapia fillets are dipped in melted butter and generously coated in a homemade blackening seasoning. It's cooked in the oven in just about 12 minutes.
Homemade blackening seasoning is incredibly easy to either make ahead and keep on hand or mix in just a few minutes. It includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. It’s a beautiful combination of spicy, sweet, and savory. I also include 3 methods of preparing blackened fish!
Tilapia is a soft, light, and flaky fish with mild flavor. This fish is growing more and more popular because it’s an inexpensive and lean protein. Its mild flavor goes very well with whatever seasoning or sauce you serve on it. The texture is soft and juicy but it is also meaty and doesn’t fall apart easily when cooked, which is great when you’re trying to flip it.
Even though tilapia is not very high in Omega-3 fatty acids that we all look for in a fish, it’s high in protein and very lean. Blackened tilapia and a great choice for an easy, 20-minute dinner.
Ingredients:
Blackening Seasoning
- 1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar packed
Blackened Tilapia
- 1 lb tilapia
- 3-4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2-4 wedges of lime for topping
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
17 minutes
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