Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3

Name: Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each); 4 tsp your favorite blackened seasoning, plus more if you want spicier (for my seasoning recipe see step 2); 1/4 tsp salt (optional); olive oil

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

Midwest USA

Cajun cuisine is one of those types the hubby and I absolutely love, but hardly ever eat for some reason. The hubby was craving some blackened anything the other day, so I made this for him using the blackened seasoning I made and it turned out great! It was the first time I had cooked with said seasoning and I was pleased the results met what I've seen in restaurants where we've enjoyed blackened fish or chicken in the past. He said it definitely has to be made again, and with more things! Lol

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

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Ingredients

2 servings

2tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each)
4 tspyour favorite blackened seasoning, plus more if you want spicier (for my seasoning recipe see step 2)
1/4 tspsalt (optional)
olive oil

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Steps

1

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.
2

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.wasmer.app/us/recipes/361433-blacken-your-soul-seasoning

Blacken Your Soul Seasoning
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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.
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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.wasmer.app/us/recipes/348901-roasted-cauliflower-risotto
https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/353561-roasted-tomatoes-with-mushrooms
https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/340517-meow-mash-perterders

Roasted Cauliflower "Risotto"

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Blacken Your Soul Seasoning

Roasted Cauliflower "Risotto"

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StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

on September 30, 2015 15:53

Midwest USA

Cooking is a hobby and a passion of mine. I love cooking and trying new and different things. The best thing about cooking? I get to prepare delicious food for my family and friends that they (almost) always love! Lol.Many of my recipes are experiments in what I could make with what was available at the time. Many are simply my version of classic and/or popular dishes. A few are variations of recipes I have found elsewhere online but adjusted to our tastes. No matter what, though, each of my recipes is tried and tested before posting and I hope you find as much joy in preparing them as I do.