Blackened Tilapia

[mochagirl1]

I saw this on a cooking show (Paula Deen) and tried it.  It was delicious.  The salsa did complement quite a bit too.  Though, this dish is definitely something that should be a once in a while treat if you're watching the calories.


Blackened Tilapia Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Prep Time:
    10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
    hr min
Cook Time:
    20 min

Level:
    Easy

Serves:
    4 servings

Ingredients

    * 1/4 cup sweet paprika
    * 2 tablespoons ground thyme
    * 2 teaspoons onion powder
    * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    * 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
    * 4 (10-ounce) tilapia fillets
    * 4 Kaiser buns, split, buttered and toasted
    * Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise, recipe follows
    * Store-bought mango salsa

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine first 6 ingredients.

Pour melted butter into another shallow dish. Dip fish fillets in melted butter and coat with seasoning mixture.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook prepared fish, in batches if necessary, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Spread Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise evenly over toasted buns. Place blackened fish on bottom half of bun, top with mango salsa, and cover with top half of bun.
Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise:

    * 1 cup mayonnaise
    * 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
    * 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.

[devineone]

I might have to try this one Mocha because there is no sage.  I don't like the taste of sage and that is an ingredient often used in blackened meat dishes.   Thanks for sharing it sounds delicious Yum!