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Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices

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"I found this recipe in the pocket of a sleeping hobo lying by the railroad tracks. Where a hobo gets Tilapia from I have no clue."
Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 110 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  8 Min
READY IN  18 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
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  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl or jar with a lid, make the spice blend. Mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, celery seed and kosher salt. Coat the fish fillets with the spice mixture, and allow to sit at room temperature for no longer than 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Place the fillets in the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the pan, and place onto slices of white bread. Pour pan juices over them and squeeze lemon juice all over. Do not underestimate the white bread. It gets quite tasty soaking up all the juices.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Derec 
I think the "recipe" for the secret hobo spices was actually the ingredient label from a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by Walela 
You can actually buy blackening seasons (Prudhomme, sp?) is what we use...and we follow the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by LML 
Hmmm... and why were you picking the pockets of a sleeping hobo? That's sinking a little low,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by a_cook 
I really liked this recipe. It was super easy & a quick fix for a mid-week meal. And just as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by Jeffrey 
I cut down on the salt a little. Very spicey. A little to spicey for me, but my wife liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by carebear 
This was delicious and very easy to make. We added a little bit of lemon onto the fish while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by Jenny Gutierrez 
Very tasty! It was a little to spicy for my husband's taste but I loved it! There wasn't any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by HOLLYJOLLY 
My only question is "What were you doing looking through the pockets of a hobo?"...I'm sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by OCTAISA2 
My favorite tilapia recipe. Next time I'll cut down the paprika to 2 tbsp. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Paul Schultz 
This recipe is very similar to the famous one created by Chef Paul Prudhomme of New Orleans. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 245

  • Total Fat: 6.8g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 1623mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 26.9g

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