Blackened Tilapia with Cajun Remoulade

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (above)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the spices and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and pickle relish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Season fish on both sides with Cajun Seasoning. Add fish fillets to pan; cook until blackened on bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets; cook until blackened on other side and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer fish to a plate. Top with Remoulade and additional hot sauce if desired and serve.