Blackened Pan-Seared Tilapia with Mango Salsa Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1 ripe mango, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Directions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the smoked paprika, brown sugar, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper with a fork until well combined.
  2. Place the tilapia fillets onto a large plate and coat them thoroughly in the spice blend, making sure both sides of the fish are covered, then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the cubed mango, red bell pepper, red onion, blueberries, red chili, cilantro, and lime juice, then carefully mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon, making sure to not mash the soft fruits.
  4. Heat up a large pan to a medium-high temperature. Add the cooking oil to the pan, then place the tilapia fillets into the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the coating is crisp and darkened. Remove from the pan and serve fresh and hot, topped with a few spoonfuls of the fresh mango salsa.