A Quick Fish Dinner Our Family LOVES! Smoky, spicy, lemony fish in a matter of minutes? Count me in.♡ Tilapia has long been one of my favorite back-pocket dinner options because it’s easy to keep a bag in the freezer and cooks SO quickly with whatever seasonings you throw its way.This blackened version gets a little brush of butter and a generous coating of smoky paprika, garlic, dried herbs and cayenne, then a quick sizzle in a hot skillet.

And the result is the most tender, flaky fish with a bold, beautifully seasoned crust.Bonus, my kids love this one too! I usually serve it up simply with rice and air fryer veggies (also ready in a flash!).But you could easily tuck it into tortillas with crunchy slaw to make blackened fish tacos, layer it into a big green salad, or build rice bowls with avocado and your favorite veggies.

However you serve this blackened tilapia, I promise it’s such a winner! Blackened Tilapia Ingredients Here are a few notes about the ingredients you’ll need: Tilapia: This mild, lean white fish lets the seasoning shine.If using frozen fillets, thaw completely in the refrigerator.(Or for a quicker thaw, remove any vacuum-sealed packaging, transfer the filets to a leakproof zip-top bag and submerge in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes.) Pat very, very dry before seasoning and cook immediately after thawing.

Butter: Helps the spices adhere to the fish and adds richness to balance the bold seasoning.

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