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Blackened Grilled Tilapia

Serves 4 Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 Tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme
  • ½ tsp cayenne (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp neutral oil, plus more for the grill
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Method

  1. Mix the spices. Pat fillets dry, coat with oil, then coat generously with the spice blend.
  2. Heat a grill to high with a well-oiled cast-iron skillet or griddle on the grates.
  3. Cook 3 minutes per side until the crust is dark and the fish flakes.
  4. Serve with lime wedges.

Chef's tip

The skillet-on-the-grill trick gives you a true blackened crust without the fish falling apart.

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