Wednesday- Blackened Tilapia

Adapted from GroupRecipes.com

Personal Note: I have to confess something else. I’m a people-pleasers. Whew! That’s so cathartic to say out loud. I can only hear so many times that fish is a great brain food and source of omega 3’s before I start to feel guilty about not eating enough. So, here’s to your Cajun brains!

Plan of Attack:

1. Mix spice rub/heat pan

2. Melt butter

3. Coat fish

4. Cook for 5 minutes

Ingredients for 2 servings:

2 tilapia filets

1 ½ Tbsp melted unsalted butter

Spice Rub-

1 Tbsp paprika

½ tsp salt

1 tsp lemon pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp ground red pepper

½ dried basil

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Heat a dry, nonstick skillet to high heat
2. Mix together all spices in a small bowl
3. With either your fingers or a silicon brush rub melted butter on one side of the fish and sprinkle with spice mixture. Repeat on other side until fish is fully coated
4. Place fish in the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until the thickest piece of the fish flakes easily and is fully cooked
5. Enjoy!

Side Options:

Balsamic Baked Asparagus

Serving Options: We also really enjoy these wrapped in flour tortillas with a little ranch!