Not-Quite Blackened Tilapia

Name: Not-Quite Blackened Tilapia
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each); 4 lime halves, for garnish

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
4 lime halves, for garnish

Directions

1

Prepare the spice mixture: Combine all the ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl.
2

Place the melted butter in a bowl.
3

Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over high heat for 5 minutes (see Notes).
4

Meanwhile, dip the fish fillets in the butter.
5

Sprinkle them allover with the spice mixture.
6

Reduce the heat very slightly and sear the coated fish, 2 fillets at a time until very dark brown and crispy, 2 minutes per side.
7

Repeat with the remaining 2 fish fillets.
8

Serve immediately, garnished with lime halves.