Blackened Tilapia

My wife and I were looking for tasty ways to cook Talapia, and this is our favorite by far. Cook this pretty regularly.....hope you enjoy it.

*2 tablespoons coarse salt
*3 tablespoons paprika
*2 tablespoons garlic powder
*2 tablespoons onion powder
*1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
*1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
*1 tablespoon dried oregano
*1 tablespoon dried thyme
*4 six-ounce tilapia fillets
*2 tablespoons canola or olive oil (we use olive oil)

Directions: In a shallow dish, mix the salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Generously coat fish fillets with spice mixture. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, and add canola or olive oil. Add fish and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until flesh is white opaque (cooked through) and spices are toasted. Transfer to plates, and serve.

Cooks Note: when blackening, make sure to use a heavy skillet (like cast iron) that can take the necessary high heat.

Per Serving: 255 Calories; 10g Fat (31.9% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 34g Protein; 12g Carbohydrates; 3g Dietary Fiber; 83mg Cholesterol; 2886mg Sodium

Exchanges: 1 grain (starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1-1/2 Fat