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Grilled Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Salsa

Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic, Low Fat
Keyword avocado, avocado salsa, blackened, blackened fish, cajun, creole, grilled fish, salsa, tilapia
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Tilapia Filets (about 2 filets)
  • 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup McCormick Bayou Cajun Seasoning

Avocado Salsa

  • 2 Avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onions, diced small
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Bell Pepper, diced small
  • 2 Tablespoons Jalapeno, diced small
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Avocado Salsa

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing and mix thoroughly. Cover and place in the refrigerator until the fish is cooked.

Grilled Blackened Tilapia

  1. Heat the grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Oil the grates to prevent sticking. I like to use a cooking spray.

  2. Coat 1 side of each filet with the butter, then generously cover that side with the cajun seasoning. Gently press the seasoning down into the meat so it sticks well.

  3. Turn each filet over and repeat the same with the butter and seasoning.

  4. Place the filet on the grill with the more rounded side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes and turn the filets over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  5. To serve, spoon some of the salsa on the fish. Garnish with some torn fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Avocado Salsa. Cut avocado has a tendency to turn brown from oxidation. However, if you mix it well, the lime juice will prevent that from happening.