Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3. A fallback for when you arrive home from work uber-exhausted, and just want to whip up something healthy and delicious in a snap?? Well any roommate of mine who's heard the oil start sizzling in the skillet minutes after I walk in the door will tell you I undoubtedly have a favorite: blackened tilapia. Baked blackened tilapia is an easy dinner recipe, or you can use it for some great fish tacos.
Cover the fillets with the spices and rub it in (both sides). Perfect for a quick weeknight meal and so easy to make! Blackened Tilapia means big flavor with little effort. You can have Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3 using 4 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3
- It's 2 of tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each).
- Prepare 4 tsp of your favorite blackened seasoning, plus more if you want spicier (for my seasoning recipe see step 2).
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of salt (optional).
- It's of olive oil.
This homemade blend of spices is sure to wow and the fish cooks in just minutes in a hot skillet. I'm continuing my quest to use up items in my pantry and freezer, which led to this delicious Blacked Tilapia. In same pan, heat another drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Season fish on all sides with the blackening seasoning, salt and pepper.
Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3 instructions
- If your tilapia is frozen thaw for about 30 minutes in a flat dish of cold water (like a small casserole). When thawed, remove from water, Place on top of a small stack of paper towels to absorb excess water and gently pat tops dry..
- Transfer tilapia to a clean, dry plate. Season both sides of both fillets with 1 tsp blackened season each, gently patting seasoning onto each side, use more or less as desired for more or less heat. Add a pinch of salt to each side before the seasoning, if desired (I personally don't use it for this recipe). Place in refrigerator and let sit 30 minutes to 1 hour. This part's important, just like a marinade. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/361433-blacken-your-soul-seasoning.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat (I use a 10" skillet for two fillets). Add just enough oil to coat the bottom when you swirl the skillet around, usually about 2-3 tsp. Let oil heat for about 30 seconds. When oil is "shimmering" carefully add tilapia to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. You will know when each side is done because it will "release" from the pan easily when you begin to slide a spatula underneath the fillet..
- Serving suggestions: Serve with your favorite sides. Rice, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies are all good. I made my cauliflower "risotto" and roasted tomatoes with mushrooms for the picture shown. Below are a couple sides we like. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/348901-roasted-cauliflower-risotto https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/353561-roasted-tomatoes-with-mushrooms https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/340517-meow-mash-perterders.
Plate crispy potatoes and veggies, then top with blackened tilapia. Even seafood haters can get behind this blackened tilapia. The mild-tasting fish gets a delicious flavor-packed spice rub from brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Serve the fish topped with a super-easy avocado salsa—or don't. Blackened tilapia is a healthy and easy-to-make dinner that's loaded with flavor.