Looking for a spicy and flavorful dinner option? Try this Cajun-style blackened tilapia with dirty rice and collard greens recipe. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chopped collard greens
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cajun-Style Blackened Tilapia
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.2. In a small bowl, mix together Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.3. Rub each tilapia fillet with olive oil, then coat with the seasoning mixture.4. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until blackened.5. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.
Dirty Rice
1. Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.3. Add rice, chicken broth, black beans, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
Collard Greens
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.2. Add collard greens, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.3. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until collard greens are tender.4. Serve Cajun-style blackened tilapia with dirty rice and collard greens on the side.
