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Blackened Tilapia With Cilantro Lime Sauce
Blackened Tilapia with Cilantro Lime Sauce - bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make meal cooks in 10 minutes!
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Seafood
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Joanie Zisk
Ingredients
1/4
cup
plain greek yogurt
(or sour cream)
1
cup
cilantro leaves
, loosely packed
2
teaspoons
lime juice
1/4
teaspoon
chili flakes
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1 1/2
teaspoons
smoked paprika
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
cumin
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
4
tilapia fillets
1
tablespoon
canola oil
tortillas
(optional)
1
avocado
, peeled and sliced (optional)
Instructions
Combine the greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, chili flakes and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Set aside.
Combine the smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a sall bowl. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of fish.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Serve over tortillas, if desired and top with cilantro lime sauce and avocado slices.