Blackened Tilapia with Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

For the fish:

2 Tilapia filets, 4 to 5 ounces
each
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white or black
ground pepper (or to taste)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the mushrooms:

8 ounces sliced baby bella
mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare seasoning:
Put paprika into shallow bowl.

Add salt.

Add garlic powder.

Add dried basil.

Add onion powder.

Add dried thyme.

Add ground pepper.

Mix well.

Prepare mushrooms:
Heat large skillet over medium
heat 1 minute. Add olive oil.

Add mushrooms and sprinkle
them with salt.

Stir well.

Cook 5 to 7 minutes, covered,
until soft. Stir occasionally.
When done, take off the heat
and keep warm.

While mushrooms are being
cooked, prepare fish:
Heat skillet on high 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium. Add
butter and allow to melt, about
30 seconds or less.

Dip fillets on both sides into
prepared seasoning.

Place fillets in hot skillet.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each
side, flipping over once.

To serve, place each fillet on
serving plate. Top with
mushrooms. Serve hot.

Tip: Makes 2 servings. For 4
servings double the ingredients.

Irresistible and delicate! Serve this delectable fish
with veggies or pasta.

Blackened Tilapia with Mushrooms

Adapted from

Fish Without a Doubt:
The Cook's Essential
Companion