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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 8 tilapia fillets, 2 to 4 oz. each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Method

  • Combine pepper, cayenne, celery salt, paprika, garlic powder and thyme in a shallow bowl; mix well.
  • Warm a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot. Brush fillets with butter and coat on both sides with spice mixture.
  • Working in batches, cook fish, turning once, until blackened on both sides and flaky inside, 3 to 4 minutes total. Serve immediately.