Blackened Tilapia

Even seafood haters can get behind this blackened tilapia. Serve the fish topped with a super-easy avocado salsa—or don't. It's delicious enough on its own.

Ingredients:

• For Tilapia
• 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 4 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. paprika 
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 4 (6-oz.) tilapia filets
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For Avocado Salad

• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and spices. Rub spice mix all over tilapia. 
2. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add tilapia and cook until crust is deeply golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. In a medium bowl, toss avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add oil and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. 
4. Serve tilapia topped with avocado salsa.