BLACKENED TILAPIA

INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Tilapia
2 Tbls. Paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon pepper
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp ground red pepper
1.5 tsp. dried, crushed basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. unsalted butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat iron skillet on high 5 minutes. Mix all seasonings in a bowl.
Dip fillets in melted butter and coat with seasonings.
Place fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side

TILAPIA MATANZAS

INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Tilapia fillets
2 beaten eggs
4 oz. Crabmeat
1/4 c. softened butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. oil
Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce
Pinch of Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
Add Lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and salt to softened
butter and whip smooth. Place aside. Add oil to a saute pan
and bring to medium-high heat. Dip each fillet in egg and sauté
for 2 minutes on each side. Place fillet on plate and top with
1 oz. Crabmeat. Finish with a dollop of lemon butter sauce.
Place under broiler for 1 minute.