You will need:
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste (I like it hot)
• 4 tilapia fillets
• ½ stick of melted butter or a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• small bunch of fresh parsley
Directions:
In an empty spice jar or small bowl, make the blackening seasoning by combining all of the above dry spices. Set aside. Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) on high for a few minutes. Coat the fish fillets with melted butter or oil and generously sprinkle the blackening seasoning on both sides of tilapia fillets (remaining seasoning can be stored for later use). Sear fillets in hot skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side (until they are blackened and cooked through). Give them a squeeze of lemon and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor and serve over a bed of cooked rice and veggies.