Blackened Tilapia

4.22 from 19 votes

Blackened Tilapia means big flavor with little effort. This homemade blend of spices is sure to wow and the fish cooks in just minutes in a hot skillet.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Total Cost: $4.19 reicpe / $1.05 serving

Servings:

Calories: 143.45kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

1 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.30
1 tsp cumin $0.10
1 tsp thyme $0.10
1 tsp oregano $0.10
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
1/4 tsp salt $0.02
pepper freshly cracked (about 20 cranks of a pepper mill), $0.05
1 Tbsp butter $0.15
4- 4 oz each tilapia filets $3.33

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, thyme, oregano, cayenne, garlic, salt, and pepper. Liberally coat both sides of each tilapia filet with the spices. The moisture from the filet will help the spices adhere. If the fish is very wet, pat it dry with a paper towel before beginning, so that it is just damp.
Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add two of the fish filets at a time and cook for about two minutes on each side, or until the spices have turned a deep burgundy color and the fish is cooked through. Repeat with the second two filets, adding more butter before beginning, if needed. Serve hot.

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Notes

If smoked paprika is not available, spicy or sweet paprika may be used in its place.

If you prefer a spicier fish, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp.

Nutrition

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