Florida Sunset Blackened Tilapia

This tilapia recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful with a spicy dry rub of mango seasoning, cayenne, garlic, and paprika.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 teaspoons mango garlic seafood seasoning
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1.25 tablespoons paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix paprika, mango garlic seasoning, cayenne pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 2

Brush a light coating of olive oil on both sides of fillets. Dredge fillets in seasoning mixture.

Step 3

Heat remaining olive oil in an electric skillet to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Cook fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side.