This Grilled, Blackened Tilapia is one of our favorite easy dinner recipes on the grill! It's as simple as mixing together 6 spices and melting butter!
I have to give Trent credit for finding this recipe. It was in one of his fishing magazines and he wanted me to give it a try! It’s super simple and we’ll definitely make it again!

grilled blackened tilapia
Mix together:
3 tablespoons Paprika
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

grilled blackened tilapia

Dredge your tilapia in 1/2 stick melted butter and then your seasoning mix, covering liberally.

Place your tilapia on the grill (I used a grill mesh similar to this one) and pour the remaining melted butter on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until flaky. (I’ve also pan fried this and it’s tasty that way too.)

This Grilled, Blackened Tilapia is one of our favorite easy dinner recipes on the grill! It's as simple as mixing together 6 spices and melting butter!

And there you have it, Grilled, Blackened Tilapia! If you don’t have tilapia you can definitely substitute any fish that you have on-hand.

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Grilled, Blackened Tilapia

3 tablespoons Paprika

2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning

2 teaspoons Onion Powder

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1/2 stick Butter, melted

  • Dredge your tilapia in your butter and then your seasoning mix, covering liberally.
  • Place your tilapia on the grill (I used a grill mesh similar to this one) and pour the remaining melted butter on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until flaky.