Blackened Tilapia with White Wine and Lemon


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.9
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 82.5 mg
  • Sodium: 245.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 34.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Blackened Tilapia with White Wine and Lemon calories by ingredient


Introduction

The absolute best fish you will ever have, I promise! The absolute best fish you will ever have, I promise!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 tilapia fillets (approx. 3-4 oz. each for nutrition info)
    about 1/2 c dry white wine (Pinot Grigio is fine)
    lemon wedges
    blackened seasoning (I use Old Bay with no MSG)
    low or no salt lemon pepper seasoning
    seasoned salt (Lawry's w/coarse ground black pepper)
    olive oil cooking spray
    4 cups of cooked brown rice (not included in nutrition info)

    Please note: if you use regular Old Bay, this will be very salty. They have a product specifically called blackened seasoning that has much less salt than their original blend.

    If you can't find salt-free lemon pepper, skip the Lawry's.

Directions

First, I recommend a pan that is NOT non-stick, I use a copper/stainless steel frying pan. Also, if you're using a small frying pan have a place ready to keep fish warm ready to go. A metal spatula is a must.

Spray pan with olive oil and generously sprinkle blackened seasoning on bottom of pan where fish will be placed, along with a dash of seasoning salt. Place completely defrosted tilapia fillets in pan with thick side toward middle of the pan. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and fry over low heat until almost cooked through (fish is a little pink and translucent on top, but opaque through most of the fillet). Using a metal spatula, scrape all seasonings and fried-on bits along with fillet and flip over. You won't be able to adjust the fish once it hits the pan again, so aim well.

Cook approximately 3 more minutes on low-medium heat. Add enough wine to have a bit left over after burning off the alcohol (experiment, a little more or less is okay), poured over top of fish, and step back as the alcohol burns off. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork, add 1/4 of a lemon's juice per 2 fillets, and reserve liquid from pan along with any bits or pieces left. Repeat with remaining fillets, rinsing pan if necessary.

Mix reserved wine sauce with brown rice or couscous along with a bit of blackened seasoning and salt to taste. This would also be good over some new potatoes. Serve with your favorite veggie and enjoy!

1 serving is 2 3-4 oz fillets and enough sauce to cover approx. 1 cup of prepared rice.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Can't wait to try it!!! Sounds FABULOUS! - 5/22/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful. Great flavor, tastes better than a restaurant! I substituted some chicken broth with the white wine to save wine. - 9/8/07


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    Incredible!
    Great taste , came out really good. - 6/25/18


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    Incredible!
    I am in the process of cutting back salt in my husband's salt shaker regime and this was an awesome recipe. - 4/15/13


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    Very Good
    i enjoyed this meal - 11/13/11


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    Very Good
    Very tasty! - 1/6/11


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    Good
    good, but way too salty. I'll use much less Old Bay next time - 11/16/10


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    Very Good
    Spicy, but I liked it :) I think I used a different blackening seasoning, but I will definitely make it again. - 11/16/10


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    Incredible!
    This is very very tasty! Will definitely be a standard from here on out. - 6/19/10


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    Incredible!
    Very very tasty! Our favorite tilapia recipe thusfar. My husband was disappointed there wasn't more. Thanks for sharing! - 5/3/10


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    Incredible!
    thanks great recipe! It was enjoyed by the whole family - 9/20/09


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    This sounds very similar to a recipe I use...can't wait to try it! - 5/22/09


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    Good
    Very delicious! Wish the measurements would have been more exact. But it was kind of fun to experiment too. Mine turned out a bit tart, I don't think I cooked all the alcohol away. It was still really yummy though. Served with organic whole wheat couscous and sugar snap peas. - 3/17/09


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    Love the directions on cooking the fish. I'm not much into cooking fish and need all the help I can get. This one is going to be on my list for later this week. - 2/9/09


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    Very Good
    As others have said, delicious & easy. - 1/1/09


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    Very Good
    This has a good flavor and was easy to cook;even for my 12 year old - 9/30/08


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    Incredible!
    Wonderful and very flavorful. Will definitely make again. - 9/8/08


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    Incredible!
    Yum! This recipe was great. Easy, quick, and healthy! I will make it again very soon! - 8/4/08


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    Incredible!
    This was so delicious even my husband that hates fish enjoyed it! Thanks for the great recipe! - 7/28/08


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    Incredible!
    Love this - definitely a keeper for me!! - 7/23/08


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    Incredible!
    I really loved this recipe. It has become a favorite of mine. - 11/11/07


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    Very Good
    I put a little too much blackening spice on it, it was too hot for my husband but I enjoyed it. - 10/16/07


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    Incredible!
    This was terrific. And a lot easier than a first read thru of the directions may lead you to think. I made my own blackening season (online recipe). SOOOOO good. - 10/10/07


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    Incredible!
    This was awesome! The only thing I would change next time is I think I'll use a different blackening. The Old Bay was too salty for me. But the fish was incredible. - 10/9/07


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    Incredible!
    Outstanding flavor. Wouldn't change a thing about the recipe and will definitely make it again. - 10/1/07


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    Incredible!
    yummy!! and delicious - 9/19/07


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    Incredible!
    So easy and sooooooooooooo delicious! Made it with coucous and snow peas :o) - 9/17/07


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    Incredible!
    5 star in my book - 9/16/07


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    Incredible!
    This was delicious, and I felt good eating it -so healthy! - 9/10/07


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    Incredible!
    Loved it! Thanks, I appreciate the descriptive recipe and love the pic, empty plates I had too! ;) - 9/8/07