Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Tomato Salsa Recipe
A quick and flavorful Blackened Tilapia recipe featuring perfectly seasoned and pan-seared tilapia fillets topped with a fresh avocado tomato salsa. This dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner with a vibrant, zesty topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Tilapia
- 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Avocado Tomato Topping
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Season the Tilapia: Rub the tilapia fillets evenly on both sides with the blackening seasoning to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, which will help achieve a golden crust.
- Cook the Fillets: Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the fish is flaky and the crust is golden brown, indicating perfect doneness.
- Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and sea salt to create a refreshing and tangy salsa.
- Serve: Spoon a few scoops of the avocado tomato topping over each cooked tilapia fillet just before serving for a burst of fresh flavor and texture contrast.
Notes
- Blackening seasoning can typically be found in the spice aisle or homemade with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the fish to get a nice crust and prevent sticking.
- For a dairy-free and gluten-free meal, verify that the blackening seasoning you use contains no hidden ingredients.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover avocado tomato topping can be refrigerated but is best consumed fresh.
