Florida Sunset Blackened Tilapia

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This spicy blackened fish recipe goes great with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh fruit salad. It's also great cooked on the grill.

Submitted by Micah Dickinson
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
22 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 fillets
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ¼ tablespoons paprika

  • 2 teaspoons mango garlic seafood seasoning

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 4 tilapia fillets

Directions

  1. Mix paprika, mango garlic seasoning, cayenne pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a bowl.

  2. Brush a light coating of olive oil on both sides of fillets. Dredge fillets in seasoning mixture.

  3. Heat remaining olive oil in an electric skillet to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Cook fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

Prefer it less spicy? Reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
15g Fat
3g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 885mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 550mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.