Blackened Tilapia 1-2-3

• 2 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each)
• 4 tsp your favorite blackened seasoning, plus more if you want spicier (for my seasoning recipe see step 2)
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

1. If your tilapia is frozen thaw for about 30 minutes in a flat dish of cold water (like a small casserole).
2. When thawed, remove from water, Place on top of a small stack of paper towels to absorb excess water and gently pat tops dry.
3. Transfer tilapia to a clean, dry plate.
4. Season both sides of both fillets with 1 tsp blackened season each, gently patting seasoning onto each side, use more or less as desired for more or less heat.
5. Add a pinch of salt to each side before the seasoning, if desired (I personally don't use it for this recipe).
6. Place in refrigerator and let sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
7. This part's important, just like a marinade.
8. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat (I use a 10" skillet for two fillets).
9. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom when you swirl the skillet around, usually about 2-3 tsp.
10. Let oil heat for about 30 seconds.
11. When oil is "shimmering" carefully add tilapia to the skillet.
12. Cook 2-3 minutes per side.
13. You will know when each side is done because it will "release" from the pan easily when you begin to slide a spatula underneath the fillet.
14. Serving suggestions: Serve with your favorite sides.
15. Rice, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies are all good.
16. I made my cauliflower "risotto" and roasted tomatoes with mushrooms for the picture shown.
17. Below are a couple sides we like.

tilapia, want spicier, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348922-blackened-tilapia-1-2-3 (may not work)