Blackened Tilapia

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tilapia fillets or other white fish
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Blackened Seasoning

  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine seasonings & brown sugar in a small bowl.
  2. Rub seasoning over fish and pan fry or bake in the oven as directed below.

Stove Top

  1. Heat oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned fish and a few of the lemon slices and cook 3 minutes per side or just until done (do not overcook).
  3. Serve with remaining lemon.

Oven

  1. Turn broiler onto high and place oven rack on the top.
  2. Line a pan with foil and add tilapia fillets and a few lemon slices. Broil for 3 minutes.
  3. Flip fish and additional 3-4 minutes until tender and flaky. Do not overcook. Serve with remaining lemon.
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