Tilapia Recipe
2 filets grilled or blackened. Served with your 1 choice of side, hushpuppies and coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Tilapia Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tilapia
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
- 2
Grill or Blacken the Fillets
Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If grilling, cook the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. For blackening, place the fillets in a hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- 3
Prepare Hushpuppies
Follow the instructions on the hushpuppies mix package to prepare the batter. Form into balls and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- 4
Make Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing. Toss until well coated.
- 5
Serve
Place the grilled or blackened tilapia fillets on a plate and serve with hushpuppies and coleslaw. Garnish with lemon wedges.