Paleo Blackened Tilapia
Total time20 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
4.8(21)
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4 servings
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
For the blackening spice
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For serving
- 2 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
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