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title: "Cajun Blackened Tilapia"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cajun-style-blackened-tilapia-6048ccb8fde88d3608719342
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Fish, Milk]
tags: [Cajun, Seafood, Quick, Spicy, Weeknight]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 23200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the blackened tilapia seasoning, though some noted the beans could use more spice
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though requires multiple pots and pans
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/cajun-blackened-tilapia.avif"
---
@bell pepper{1%unit}
@scallions{2%unit}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@lemon{1%unit}
@kidney beans{1.5%cup}
@jasmine rice{¾%cup}
@veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}
@smoked paprika{1%tsp}
@regal springs tilapia{8%oz}
@blackening spice{1%tbsp}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@hot sauce{1%tsp}
@vegetable oil{1%tbsp}
@olive oil{1%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@salt{}
@pepper{}
@water{}

Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and finely dice bell pepper. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon. Drain and rinse kidney beans.

In a #small pot{}, combine jasmine rice, water, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened ~{4%minutes}. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}.

Stir kidney beans, veggie stock concentrate, smoked paprika, water, and a big pinch of salt and pepper into the pot with veggies. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until thickened ~{7%minutes}. Turn off heat; stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, pat regal springs tilapia dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Rub both sides of each fillet with blackening spice. Heat a large drizzle of vegetable oil in a #large nonstick pan{} over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through ~{4%minutes} per side.

In a #small bowl{}, combine sour cream with hot sauce to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lemon zest and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice, beans, and tilapia between plates. Top with crema and scallion greens. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.