Blackened Tilapia
1 ½ TBSP paprika
½ TBSP onion powder
½ TBSP salt
½ tsp. ground white pepper
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. garlic power
¼ tsp. celery seed
Dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tilapia loins
1 TBSP olive oil
In a small bowl mix together spices. Coat all sides of the fish with the spice
mixture and if time allows place back in the fridge for 30 minutes. Heat a medium skillet to medium high
heat. Add olive oil to hot pan and allow
the oil heat for 30-60 seconds. Place
the fish in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is
opaque and can be flaked with a fork.
Remove from the pan and serve with rice and vegetables.
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This is one of our new favorites- we make it at least once a
month and everyone is begging for seconds. Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com
