Five Minute Blackened Tilapia

tilap2 Five Minute Blackened tilapia - This fried, fast and filling recipe for blakened tilapia, is cooked stove top in only 5 minutes! A phenomenal medley of spices give the coating just the right balance of flavor and heat. If you need a quick healthy meal in a hurry, this quick easy tilapia recipe is for you!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 4 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tilapia Fillets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Five Minute Blackened tilapia

4-6 Tilapia Fillets
2 Tbls. Paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon pepper
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp ground red pepper
1.5 tsp. dried, crushed basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. unsalted butter, melted

Directions to make Five Minute Blackened tilapia

Step 1:

Heat iron skillet on high 5 minutes. Mix all seasonings in a bowl.

Step 2:

Dip fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings.

Step 3:

Place fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side.

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