Blackened Tilapia
A bold Cajun spice rub gets seared hard and fast in a smoking-hot skillet, creating a dark, flavorful crust on tender tilapia. Open a window or turn on the exhaust fan for this one.
Why You'll Love This
- Big bold Cajun flavor in under 20 minutes
- Naturally low-carb and gluten-free
- Budget-friendly fish with a restaurant-style crust
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz)tilapia fillets
- 2 tbspunsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 1/2 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 1/2 tspblack pepper
- 2 tbspvegetable oil, for the pan
- 1lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels.
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