30-Minute Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Salsa
30-Minute Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms simple tilapia fillets into an impressive meal in just half an hour. The spicy blackening seasoning creates a smoky crust, while the creamy avocado salsa adds a refreshing burst of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients by dicing the avocado, tomato, and red onion; squeeze lime juice into a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently and set aside.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry and coat both sides with blackening seasoning. Let them rest for about five minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add fillets without crowding; cook for about three minutes on each side until blackened.
- Once cooked through (145°F internal temperature), plate tilapia and top with avocado salsa.
- Drizzle additional lime juice over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet with salsa (195g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal searing. Swap tilapia for salmon or add diced mango to the salsa for extra sweetness.