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Blackened Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner

If you're looking for a quick and healthy dinner that packs a punch of flavor, this blackened tilapia is your answer! The spice blend gives the fish a beautiful crust while keeping it tender and flaky inside. Paired with colorful veggies, it's a complete meal that looks fancy but is seriously simple to pull off.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
  • 1 yellow squash sliced into rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper divided
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
  3. Toss the zucchini, squash, and bell pepper with 2 tbsp olive oil, remaining salt and pepper. Spread on one side of the sheet pan.
  4. Pat the tilapia fillets dry and brush both sides with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Generously coat both sides with the blackening spice mixture.
  5. Place the seasoned tilapia on the other side of the sheet pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish. Perfect over rice or quinoa!