BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

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I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. -Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Trim ends of zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin strands., Mix cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, pepper and garlic powder; sprinkle generously onto both sides of tilapia. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook tilapia until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, cook zucchini with garlic over medium-high heat until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly with tongs (do not overcook). Sprinkle with remaining salt. Serve with tilapia and pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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