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Blackened Tilapia with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

A vibrant and fresh low-carb dish featuring blackened tilapia topped with a refreshing avocado cucumber salsa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Low-Carb
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackened Tilapia
  • 4 pieces tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Store brand recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
  • Salt and pepper Salt and pepper to taste Use sea salt if desired.
For the Avocado Cucumber Salsa
  • 1 piece avocado, diced The riper, the better.
  • 1 piece cucumber, diced
  • 1 lime lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro to taste Optional, can substitute with parsley.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Rub tilapia fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook tilapia for about 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
Make the Salsa
  1. In a bowl, mix diced avocado, cucumber, lime juice, and cilantro.
Serve
  1. Serve the tilapia topped with avocado cucumber salsa.

Notes

For a quick meal, skip the cilantro and enjoy with buttery rice or a side salad. Leftover salsa is great for breakfast on toast.