Ingredients for - Blackened Tilapia

1. Paprika 3 tablespoons
2. Onion Powder 1 tablespoon
3. Kosher salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon
4. Ground white pepper 1 teaspoon
5. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
6. Cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon
7. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
8. Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
9. Celery seed ½ teaspoon
10. Garlic powder 1 pinch
11. Tilapia fillets 1 pound
12. Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
13. White bread 4 slices
14. Lemon, cut into wedges 1

How to cook deliciously - Blackened Tilapia

1 . Stage

Mix together paprika, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, celery seed, and garlic powder in a large, shallow dish. Place tilapia fillets into the dish and coat well with spice mixture; allow to sit at room temperature for no more than 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat until almost smoking. Place fillets in hot oil and cook until opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side.

3 . Stage

Remove fillets onto white bread slices on a serving platter. Pour pan juices over the top and squeeze lemon juice all over.