Skillet Blackened Tilapia

Skillet Blackened Tilapia is an easy weeknight meal, and healthy to boot. Serve it over rice and vegetables, and dinner is ready in just minutes. 

I’m constantly looking for ways to make fish, especially white fish like tilapia. We eat fish at least once a week, and love salmon and shrimp, along with tilapia.

Whenever we travel to the coast, we hit up all the seafood restaurants and enjoy all the fresh seafood we can get our hands on. It’s one of our favorite things about traveling. We are such foodies, and we love it. 🙂

This recipe has taken LOTS of practice. I’ve made different versions, and I believe this is THE ONE.

All you need is:

1. any white fish
2. the spice rub
3. a skillet
4. some cooking oil

Let’s talk about the rub. It’s just a bunch of seasoning, and I keep all of them in my pantry at all times. Start with a BIG hit of paprika, followed by garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Easy, and you could also make a bigger batch and keep it handy for anytime you want to make blackened fish.

Do you need some ideas for side dishes to go with this Skillet Blackened Fish? I’ve got a bunch here, but I usually just make some brown rice, sauté up some onions, and roast some broccoli (or other veggie).

Enjoy!

xoxo ~Sue

Make this fish recipe next: Baked Asian Salmon in Foil

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Skillet Blackened Tilapia

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Skillet Blackened Tilapia is an easy weeknight meal, and healthy to boot. Serve it over rice and vegetables, and dinner is ready in just minutes. 

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackened tilapia

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 275 kcal

Author: Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

• 24 oz. tilapia - about four large filets
• 3 Tablespoons canola oil

For the blackened seasoning:

• 2 Tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the blackened seasoning by combining all ingredients.

2. Take the tilapia and pat dry with a paper towel. Lay out on pan or plate, and spread blackened seasoning on both sides of fish. Massage seasoning into fish with hands.

3. Heat skillet to medium high heat. Add half of oil to pan and when heated, add two pieces of tilapia.

4. Cook for 2-3 minutes, and flip, cooking another 2-3 minutes. If you have large, thick pieces of fish, you may need to cook longer. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

5. Repeat with remaining two pieces of fish.

6. Serve blackened tilapia over rice and vegetables, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Skillet Blackened Tilapia

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 85mg 28%

Sodium 682mg 28%

Potassium 631mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 35g 70%

Vitamin A 41.6%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 3%

Iron 11.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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