Big Daddy'S Blackened Tilapia (With A Little Something Extra) Recipe

Name: Big Daddy'S Blackened Tilapia (With A Little Something Extra)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Blackening Spice; 3 tablespoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried ground thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; For the Fish; 4 tilapia fillets; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (can sub olive oil); To Finish; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Alternate Finish(Lemon Aioli); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 small garlic clove, finely minced; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

For the Blackening Spice
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Fish
4 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (can sub olive oil)
To Finish
1/2 lemon, juiced
Alternate Finish(Lemon Aioli)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
1 dash salt

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Blackening Spice, 3 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Big Daddy'S Blackened Tilapia (With A Little Something Extra) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Big Daddy'S Blackened Tilapia (With A Little Something Extra)

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