10-Minute Blackened Tilapia with Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salsa
This quick and flavorful dish features blackened tilapia paired with a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with blackening seasoning.
- Cook the tilapia for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine avocado, cucumber, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. Mix gently.
- Serve the tilapia topped with avocado cucumber salsa.
Notes
- Adjust blackening seasoning according to your spice preference.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: 10-Minute Blackened Tilapia, Avocado Cucumber Salsa, Quick Dinner Recipe