Big Daddys Blackened Tilapia With A Little Something Extra Food

BAKED BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° convection or 425° conventional.
• Line a sheet pan or baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with PAM or add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brush over the foil.
• This makes more blackened seasoning than you need. Store the extra for later sealed airtight.In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dry thyme, one teaspoon dry oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. The cayenne heat level will be 9/10 at 1 teaspoon, 7/10 at 1/2 teaspoon, and 3-4/10 at 1/4 teaspoon.
• Rinse and pat dry with paper towels 1 pound of tilapia.
• Brush the tilapia with olive oil.
• Cover the fillets with the spice mixture and rub it on both sides. You will only need about 1/4 to 1/3 of the spice mix you made. DO NOT USE ALL THE MIX.
• Place on the oiled pan and give the fish a light spray of PAM. Place in the preheated oven.
• Cook until nicely brown and flaky. This is 8-9 minutes for big fillets and a minute or two less for small to medium fillets. For safety, fish needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°
• If you want a homemade tartar sauce, combine 1/3 cup mayo, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Mix well.

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA (WITH A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA)

Steps:

• To make the aioli: beat cream in a small bowl with a whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining ingredients until blended. Cover mixture and chill. Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice or a dollop of Lemon Aioli.

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub one side of the fish fillets with the spice mixture.
• Whisk the salsa verde, vinegar, sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and black-eyed peas and toss. Add the lettuce to the bowl but don't toss.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fish fillets, spice-side down, and cook until nicely blackened, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn the fillets and continue cooking until the fish is firm and flaky, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 fish fillets.
• Toss the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the salad and cornbread.
• Per serving: Calories 397; Total Fat 16 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 42 grams; Total Carbohydrate 24 grams; Fiber 8 grams; Cholesterol 90 milligrams; Sodium 440 milligrams

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.