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.

Provided by Micah Dickinson

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 884.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g