Dinner for 3

Blackened Tilapia

Name: Blackened Tilapia
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 4 tilapia fillets; 1 lime (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil

Tilapia fillets cook in a hot skillet with a smoky paprika coating until blackened outside and flaky inside.

Typical price

$12.88for 4 servings

$3.22 per serving$12.88 for 4

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15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Dairy-free Gluten-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$8.74Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.66

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
4 tilapia fillets
1 lime (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

Stir the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat the tilapia fillets evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and flaky, reaching 145 F.
Squeeze lime over the cooked fish if using.