Recipe: Blackened Tilapia

So this is not my original recipe, I got it from Food Network.  But with a few tweaks I made it my own. Here's what I do:

Ingredients:

Blackening Mix:

3 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon red chilli powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons Tony's spice mix

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

For Fish:

4 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lemon, juiced 

Directions:

1.  In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking. 

2.  In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice and transfer the fillets to serving platter.

3.  I like to serve this with Rice A Roni's Wild Rice Mix.  This delicious and healthy meal is ready in 30 minutes!

I usually double (or triple) the blackening mix, and then keep the extra in a spice jar.  I use this for blackened chicken, and blackened BBQ pork chops. I will post these recipes in the next few weeks, so be sure to follow my blog- you won't want to miss this!

Notes:
Who I made it for?: Prince Charming, Big Sister, and I
Changes?:  The original recipe is in the link at the top.  The changes I made are already included.
Any changes for next time?:  Nope.  I have made this several times and Big Sister even asks for seconds now!