Blackened Tilapia
Total Time: 20 minutesYield: 2 Servings
Source: www.onceuponachef.com
Category: Fish
Ingredients
3⁄4 teaspoons Paprika3⁄4 teaspoons Brown Sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
3⁄8 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1⁄4 teaspoon Cumin
1⁄8 teaspoon Cayenne
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
2 whole Tilapia Fillets
1⁄2 whole Lime (cut into wedges)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Directions
- Combine the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl; mix until well combined. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron pan. Cook the fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until reddish-brown on the outside and flaky on the inside. Serve immediately with lime wedges.