Blackened Tilapia Recipe
One seasoned and seared 8 oz tilapia filet served on a bed of rice with new potatoes and your choice of veggie.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the tilapia filet and pat it dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook the Rice
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Sear the Tilapia
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Generously coat one side of the tilapia with blackening seasoning. Place the seasoned side down in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until it forms a blackened crust, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Prepare the Veggie
Sauté or steam the vegetable of your choice according to package instructions or until tender.
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, create a bed of rice. Place the blackened tilapia on top, alongside the new potatoes and your choice of vegetable.
