Blackened Tilapia
with Corn and Tomato Relish
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Ingredients:
2 ea Fresh ears of sweet corn- soaked in water
3 ea Fresh plum tomatoes- medium dice
1 ea Garlic Cloves- minced
3 Tbsp Red onion- small dice
2 Tbsp Fresh basil- minced
2 Tbsp Fresh flat leaf parsley- minced
4 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp White balsamic vinegar
Salt
White pepper
8 ea 5-6 oz Fresh Tilapia fillets
4 Tbsp Butter- melted
1/2 C Spice Union Blackening Spice Blend
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Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
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With the corn un-shucked, place the corn on the grill.
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Cook the corn for about 7 minutes per side, turning as the husks brown.
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Remove the corn from the grill and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
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Shuck the corn and remove as much of the silk strands as possible.
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Cut the corn from the cob and separate the kernels.
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Combine the corn, tomatoes, garlic, red onion, basil, parsley, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar in a large bowl.
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Toss the relish and season with salt and white pepper to taste.
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Turn the exhaust fan over your range to high or opt to blacken the fish outside on your grill.
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Preheat a cast iron pan to high heat. The hotter the pan, the better.
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Brush both sides of each Tilapia fillet with melted butter.
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Dredge the Tilapia Fillets in Spice Union Blackening Spice Blend.
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Place the Tilapia fillets into the cast iron pan. Stand back as there will be an initial cloud of smoke that comes from the pan.
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Cook the Tilapia for 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
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Serve topped with the corn and tomato relish.