Blackened Tilapia

By Ellan

Serves 4

Ingredients

• :For Avocado salsa:
• 2 tab. packed brown sugar
• 4 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 teas. kosher salt
• 2 teas. paprika
• 2 teas. oregano
• 1 teas. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 (6 ounce) tilapia
• 2 tab. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Avocados, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 2 tab. chopped cilantro
• 2 tab. extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and spices. Rub spice mix all over tilapia.
In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add tilapia and cook until crust is deeply golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a medium bowl, toss avocado, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add oil and juice and season with salt and pepper.
Serve tilapia topped with avocado salsa.