Blacked Tilapia

skillet
fish
Really quick recipe for a satisfying lean protein that isn’t chicken breast

Ingredients

  • frozen tilapia
  • butter
  • smoked paprika
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • thyme
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Add hot water to a bowl. Submerge frozen tilapia to thaw. Should take <15 min.
  2. Season as many tilapia as will fit on the pan in one batch with the above ingredients, about equal parts each. Season GENEROUSLY, almost no bare meat should be seen.
  3. Preheat your pan then melt a pad of ~ 1 tablespoon butter.
  4. Fry tilapia on medium, ~3 min each side. Should flake easily, 145 F if you have a thermometer (recommended).
  5. Serve with a side of beans and broccoli and/or spinach.