Blackened Tilapia

Description

Ingredients

• Blackening Spice:
• 3 tbs smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbs onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• For Fish:
• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tbs grapeseed oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.