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title: Cajun Blackened Tilapia Lettuce Wraps
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cajun-blackened-tilapia-lettuce-wraps-64ad64a508c61453c499a9c1
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Fish
tags:
  - Protein Smart
  - Calorie Smart
  - Sodium Smart
  - Carb Smart
  - Seasonal
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1300
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the fresh, light flavors.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make with simple instructions.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Tilapia/cajun-blackened-tilapia-lettuce-wraps.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{1%bunch}, separating whites from greens. Drain @black beans{1%can}. Zest and quarter @lemon{1%unit}. Trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{2%heads}; separate leaves.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Stir in black beans, @garlic powder{½%tsp}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, ¼ cup water, and a big pinch of salt and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, ~{7%minutes}.

Meanwhile, pat @tilapia{2%fillets} dry with paper towels; rub with @blackening spice{1%tbsp} and season with @salt{1%tsp}. Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through, ~{5%minutes} per side. Transfer to a cutting board.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, half the @sweet thai chili sauce{2%tbsp}, juice from half the lemon, and as much lemon zest as you like. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Once beans are done, remove from heat; stir in juice from one lemon wedge. Cut tilapia into 12-16 pieces.

Divide lettuce leaves between plates; fill with tilapia and as many beans as you like. Sprinkle with scallion greens and drizzle with crema. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and any remaining beans on the side.