Adobe and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground black peppercornsNutrition
• 2 tbsps adoboNutrition
• 4 tsps grated parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 4 tilapia filletsNutrition
• 2 tsps ground oreganoNutrition
• 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 1 oz lime juiceNutrition

Directions

1. 1Mix the Adobo spice (or you can make your own Adobo spice by combining equal amounts of cumin, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric), and oregano.
2. 2Pre-heat an iron skillet, preferably an iron grilling skillet on medium-high heat. Coat the skillet well with the olive oil.
3. 3Prepare the fish by rinsing with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel or cloth. Apply the spice mixture to both sides of the tilapia fillets.
4. 4Add tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes on each side. Add lime juice to the skillet after the fish is flipped.
5. 5Grate the ground black peppercorn and lightly sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the tilapia fillets.
6. 6Place the iron skillet in the oven for 1 minute if you have a broiler, 2-3 minutes otherwise.
7. 7Remove skillet from the oven and remove the fillets from the skillet. Allow to sit for 2 minutes.
8. 8Serve fillets with or without a garnish. Best served along with a salad and a small portion of roasted red potatoes.

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