Dinner for 4

Blackened Tilapia

Name: Blackened Tilapia
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 4 tilapia fillets; 1 lime (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil

Tilapia fillets cook in a hot skillet with a smoky paprika coating until blackened outside and flaky inside.

$2.26per serving $$

15 minstart to table

4servings

Cajun and Creole Dairy-free Gluten-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
4 tilapia fillets
1 lime (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

Stir the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat the tilapia fillets evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and flaky, reaching 145 F.
Squeeze lime over the cooked fish if using.

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