Description
This Blackened Tilapia recipe features tender tilapia fillets coated with a bold blackening seasoning and seared to perfection in a hot skillet. Served with a fresh avocado and tomato topping, it offers a flavorful, healthy, and quick meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia and Seasoning
- 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Avocado Tomato Topping
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Season the Tilapia: Rub the tilapia fillets evenly on both sides with the blackening seasoning, ensuring a good coating that will provide a flavorful crust during cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the canola oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering, which ensures the fillets will sear properly without sticking.
- Cook the Tilapia: Carefully place the seasoned fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the fish is flaky, cooked through, and has developed a golden-brown crust.
- Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and sea salt. Mix gently to retain chunks of avocado and tomato, creating a fresh and vibrant topping.
- Serve: Spoon the avocado tomato topping over each tilapia fillet just before serving to add a cool, tangy contrast to the spicy, blackened fish.
Notes
- You can adjust the quantity of blackening seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the topping.
- If you prefer, substitute canola oil with another neutral oil suitable for high-heat cooking.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a green salad to make it a complete meal.
- The avocado tomato topping is optional but highly recommended to complement the spicy fish.
