Best 14 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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 CATFISH PO' BOY (CAN SUB TILAPIA OR SALMON)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and sugar. (You can omit this step and use your favorite packaged blackening spice mix.).
• Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with oil, then season well with salt and pepper. Sprinkle liberally with blackening spice mix, gently pressing spices onto fish to adhere.
• Coat bottom of a large, non-stick frying pan with vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering. Add catfish and fry until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Work in batches and keep warm in a low oven.
• Spread toasted rolls with tartar sauce. Place one fillet on each roll, then top with lettuce and tomato. Serve immediately.

BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• stuff

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH SECRET HOBO SPICES

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.

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

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.