This simple Blackened Tilapia recipe is the perfect way to whip up a quick and flavorful protein for dinner. Pair Blackened Tilapia with healthy side dishes like brown rice, vegetables, and fruit for a complete meal! 
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tilapia fillets thawded
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium lemon
Servings: 5.3 ounce filets
Units:
Instructions
- Wash hands and disinfect work surfaces.
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Thaw tilapia if needed.
- Mix all the spices in a small bowl.
- Press spice mixture onto each piece of fillet, covering both sides.
- Cook coated fillet for about 10 minutes. Tilapia is cooked when it will flake with a fork and is opaque in color and reaches an internal temperature of 145 Degrees F.
- Transfer to a serving dish and squeeze lemon to top for a zing and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
