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

$12.88for 415 minServes 3

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

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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

Swaps

Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices

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.

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

Typical price

$3.22 per serving$12.88 for 4

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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.

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