Best Blackened Tilapia Recipes

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.

BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Place cabbage and red onion in large bowl with cilantro. Mix sour cream, 1/2 the lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture. Let marinate, 30 minutes to overnight.
• Combine avocados, jalapeno pepper, minced onion, and sriracha sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mash to make the guacamole.
• Combine the remaining lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and ground red chile in another bowl. Sprinkle evenly over tilapia fillets.
• Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Serve fish topped with slaw and guacamole.

CILANTRO-LIME QUINOA BOWL WITH BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Rub about 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each side of both tilapia fillets, making sure to use up all the seasoning. Let fillets sit while preparing the quinoa, about 15 minutes.
• Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until quinoa absorbs all the liquid, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest, juice, and cilantro. Season with salt.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Arrange romaine lettuce and spinach over 2 bowls. Divide tilapia, cooked quinoa, black beans, and tomato over the bowls. Top with avocado and pepitas. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

OVEN BAKED BLACKENED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit. Combine 3 tablespoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder,1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dry thyme, 1 teaspoon dry oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Line a sheet pan with foil and add 2 tablespoon olive oil. Brush it over the foil in any area that will have fish. Place on the oiled pan and give the fish a light spray of PAM. Place in the preheated oven.6.Cook until nicely brown and flaky. This is about 10-11 minutes for big fillets and a minute or two less for small to medium fillets If you want a homemade tartar sauce, combine 1/3 cup mayo, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Mix well.

BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Coat the fish fillets with the spice mixture, and allow to sit at room temperature for no longer than 30 minutes.
• Over high heat, add oil to skillet, and heat until hot.
• Cook fillets for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork.
• Remove from the pan.
• Pour pan juices over them and squeeze lemon juice all over.

BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a small bowl or jar with a lid, make the spice blend. Mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, celery seed and kosher salt. Coat the fish fillets with the spice mixture, and allow to sit at room temperature for no longer than 30 minutes.
• Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Place the fillets in the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the pan, and place onto slices of white bread. Pour pan juices over them and squeeze lemon juice all over. Do not underestimate the white bread. It gets quite tasty soaking up all the juices.

OVEN BAKED BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 convection. Combine 3 T paprika, 1 t salt, 1 T onion powder,1 t black pepper, ½ to 1 t cayenne pepper, 1 t dry thyme, 1 t dry oregano and ½ t garlic powder. 2. Line a sheet pan with foil and add 2 T olive oil. Brush it over the foil in any area that will have fish. 3. Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of tilapia. Brush with olive oil. Cover the fillets with the spices and rub it in (both sides). 4. Place on the oiled pan and give a light spray of PAM. Place in the preheated oven. 5. If you want a homemade tarter sauce, combine ⅓ cup mayo, 2 t lemon juice, 1 t sweet pickle relish and ¼ t onion powder. Mix well. 6. Cook until nicely brown and flaky. This is about 10-11 minutes for big fillets and a minute or two less for small to medium fillets.

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH SHRIMP IN MORNAY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season the fish with blackening seasoning on both sides.
• Heat a cast iron pan and spray with a non stick spray.
• Once pan is hot enough sear each side for about 2 minute.
• In another large sauté pan, melt the butter and sauté fresh garlic over medium heat. When garlic is soft but not brown, add heavy cream, shrimp and the Dijon mustard.
• When the shrimp are cooked, add Boursin cheese and wine. Let the sauce thicken. Season with salt and pepper and the lemon juice.
• Plate the tilapia, adding minced parsley to the sauce just before serving. Spoon sauce over half of the fish.

BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Sllow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over midium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle withl lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.

BLACKENED GRILLED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat your grill on high for at least 5 minutes. Mix all of the seasonings in a bowl. Dip the tilapia fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings. Place fillets on the grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat pan on medium high heat until smoking. (Make sure area is well ventilated!!) Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in microwave about 20-25 seconds in microwave safe casserole dish. Dredge tilapia fillets in melted butter and season both sides of fillets with blackened seasoning.
• Melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in preheated pan along with 1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil (to keep butter from burning). Place fish in preheated pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and set aside.
• In same pan, pour in remaining olive oil and saute shallots and garlic over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shallots become tender. Add in jalapenos and cook 1 more minute. Pour in wine and reduce to half; then add in heavy whipping cream. Simmer about 7 minutes or until sauce becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add in parmesan cheese and stir. Return fish to pan to warm (about 2 minutes). Serve with Cajun rice.

5-INGREDIENT BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place fillets in milk and soak for 30 to 60 minutes in refrigerator.
• Meanwhile combine the 1/2 cup flour with the creole seasoning ( I recommend Emeril's Essence). Mix well.
• When ready, remove fish one at a time and coat with flour mixture, shaking off loose excess before cooking.
• Heat non stick pan on medium heat with 1 TBS of oil until rim of pan is hot to touch.
• Cook fillet(s) until the they flake easily, roughly about 3 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle with desired salt once on plate and enjoy.

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub one side of the fish fillets with the spice mixture.
• Whisk the salsa verde, vinegar, sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and black-eyed peas and toss. Add the lettuce to the bowl but don't toss.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fish fillets, spice-side down, and cook until nicely blackened, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn the fillets and continue cooking until the fish is firm and flaky, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 fish fillets.
• Toss the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the salad and cornbread.
• Per serving: Calories 397; Total Fat 16 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 42 grams; Total Carbohydrate 24 grams; Fiber 8 grams; Cholesterol 90 milligrams; Sodium 440 milligrams

FLORIDA SUNSET BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Mix paprika, mango garlic seasoning, cayenne pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• Brush a light coating of olive oil on both sides of fillets. Dredge fillets in seasoning mixture.
• 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.

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA (WITH A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA)

Steps:

• To make the aioli: beat cream in a small bowl with a whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining ingredients until blended. Cover mixture and chill. Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice or a dollop of Lemon Aioli.

BLACKENED TILAPIA BAJA TACOS RECIPE - (3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine jalapeño sauce and onion in a small bowl. 2. Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper); sprinkle evenly over fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. 3. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

BLACKENED TILAPIA BAJA TACOS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine the jalapeno sauce and onion in a small bowl.
• 2. Combine the paprika and the next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper), sprinkle evenly over the fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• 3. Warn the tortillas according to the package directions. divide the fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among the tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

BLACKENED TILAPIA PO' BOY

Steps:

• Season fish with 2 Tbsp. seasoning. Mix remaining seasoning and mayo.
• Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 5 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, spread mayo mixture onto cut sides of bread.
• Fill bread with fish, tomatoes and lettuce.

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.

SALTED AND BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Lightly salt one side of each tilapia filets with Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of the filets.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
• When the oil is hot, carefully place filets in the skillet. Fry each side until richly browned and fish flakes easily, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place tilapia on a warmed plate; cover with foil for a few minutes to let rest.