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Blackened Cajun Tilapia

• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 tsp salt
• 1½ tsp onion powder
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• butter
• Tilapia filets

Melt butter in bowl large enough to dip filets in and set some aside for serving.  Mix spices together.  Heat a cast iron skillet, 6-9 minutes.  Dip fish in butter then coat with spices.  Place filets in hot skillet and pour 1 tsp butter on top of fish.  Cook until nice crust forms then flip, pouring another tsp butter on fresh side.  Cook 2 minutes or until done.  Transfer cooked filet to warmed platter.  Wipe skillet clean before repeating with new filet.

Spicy Cajun Fish Dinner

• 1 Pkg Jambalya rice mix
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 C bell pepper
• 4 Tilapia filet
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp thyme
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ C tomato, chopped (optional)
• ¼ C parsley (optional

Prepare rice as directed.  Sprinkle fish with seasonings.  In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and oil until hot.  Add fish and cook 4 minutes.  Flip filets and reduce heat, cooking until flaky.  Serve over rice and top with tomatoes and parsley.

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