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Ingredients

Blackened Fish

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil spray
  • 4 pieces fresh skinned white fish fillets, 6 ounces each (mahi mahi, grouper, red snapper, tilapia)
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice or brown rice
  • lime wedges, for serving

Key Lime Tartar Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh key lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and mix to blend.
  • Spritz the fish with oil on both sides and rub all over.
  • Coat the fish on both sides with the spice mix.

    Air Fryer Method:

    • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Working in batches, place the fish in the basket in a single layer and cook 400F until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway depending on the thickness of the fish.

    Oven Method:

    • Broil fish 6" from heating element high, 4-5 minutes, no need to turn

    To serve: