Blackened Tilapia

CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH RED BEANS AND LEMON RICE

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PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 45 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 930

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium 

INGREDIENTS: Scallions, Garlic, Lemon, Green Bell Pepper, Tilapia, 1 TBSP Blackening Spice, 2 TBSP Sour Cream, 1 TBSP Hot Sauce, Smoked Paprika, 3/4 Cup Jasmine Rice, 2 TBSP Vegetable Bouillon Paste, 1 Can of Kidney Beans

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Step 1: Prep

Wash and dry produce

Halve core and dice bell pepper, trim and thinly slice scallions, peel and mince garlic, zest and quarter lemon

Drain and rinse beans

Step 2: Cook Rice

In a small pot, combine 2 TBSP butter, rice, 1.25 Cups of water, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Bring to a boil

Once boiled, REDUCE HEAT TO LOW, AND COVER

Simmer for 15 minutes

Keep covered and off heat until ready to serve

Step 3: Cook Vegetables

While rice cooks, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat

Add bell pepper, scallions, and garlic

Cook for 5 minutes

Step 4: Simmer Beans

Stir beans, stock concentrate, paprika, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper with vegetables

Bring to a simmer. Then reduce heat to low

Cook for 8 minutes

Turn off heat, stir in 1 TBSP of butter, and season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Cover to keep warm

Step 5: Cook Fish

Pat Tilapia dry with paper towels

Season all over with salt and pepper

Rub both sides with blackening seasoning

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat

Add Tilapia, and cook for 4 minutes per side

Step 6: Finish and Serve

In a small bowl, combine sour cream hot sauce and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper. Mix well

Fluff Rice with fork, combine lemon zest , 1 squeeze of lemon wedge, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Divide rice, beans, and tilapia beween shallow bowls

Top fish with crema, and scallions

Serve with lemon wedge

Serve hot and enjoy!