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Seasoned Tilapia Fillets
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Tilapia fillets seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection, served with warm corn tortillas, lemon, and avocado green salsa.
00:08:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Seafood Main
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Ingredients
- tilapia fillets - watch the video to see (one per person, cut in half)
- salt - to taste
- black pepper - to taste
- white pepper - to taste
- paprika - to taste
- chipotle chili powder - to taste (can substitute with another type of ground chili)
- garlic powder - to taste (without salt)
- onion powder - to taste (without salt)
- dried oregano - to taste (finely broken up)
- cooking oil - a little
- butter - 1 tablespoon
- parsley - to garnish (chopped)
- cilantro - to garnish (chopped)
- corn tortillas - watch the video to see (warm)
- lemon - to taste (for serving)
- avocado green salsa - watch the video to see (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tilapia: Rinse the tilapia fillets with water and dry them well with absorbent paper towels. Cut them in half for easier handling.
- Season the Fillets: Season the fish generously with salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Press the seasoning onto both sides of the fish.
- Cook the Fillets: In a frying pan with a little hot oil, melt a tablespoon of butter. Add the fish to the pan, fat side down. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate the fillets with chopped parsley and cilantro. Serve with warm corn tortillas, a splash of lemon, and avocado green salsa.
