Blackened Tilapia

🥘 Ingredients

• butter
  1 Tbsp
• cayenne pepper
  1/4 tsp
• cumin
  1 tsp
• freshly cracked pepper
  20 cranks
• garlic powder
  1/4 tsp
• oregano
  1 tsp
• salt
  1/4 tsp
• smoked paprika
  1 Tbsp
• thyme
  1 tsp
• tilapia filet
  4

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika , cumin , thyme , oregano , cayenne pepper , garlic powder , salt , and freshly cracked pepper .

   smoked paprika: 1 Tbsp, cumin: 1 tsp, thyme: 1 tsp, oregano: 1 tsp, cayenne pepper: 1/4 tsp, garlic powder: 1/4 tsp, salt: 1/4 tsp, freshly cracked pepper: 20 cranks
2. 2

   Liberally coat both sides of each tilapia filet with the spices.

   tilapia filet: 4
3. 3

   The moisture from the filet will help the spices adhere.
4. 4

   If the fish is very wet, pat it dry with a paper towel before beginning, so that it is just damp.
5. 5

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam.

   butter: 1 Tbsp
6. 6

   Add two of the tilapia filets at a time and cook for about two minutes on each side.
7. 7

   Cook until the spices have turned a deep burgundy color and the fish is cooked through.
8. 8

   Repeat with the second two tilapia filets.
9. 9

   Add more butter before beginning, if needed.
10. 10

    Serve hot.