Blackened Tilapia with Tomato Rice & Garlic Aioli

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep Ingredients Trim ends from scallions and thinly slice, keeping dark greens separate. Finely chop garlic. Cut tomato into 1/2" pieces. In a small bowl, whisk to combine all of the mayo and chopped garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook Rice Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add sliced scallion whites and light greens; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring, until toasted; 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1.25 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 17 minutes.

Step 3

Season Fish Pat fish very dry. Season all over with cajun seasoning and salt.

Step 4

Cook Fish Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add fish and cook until well browned and easily flakes, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Finish & Serve Fluff rice with a fork and stir in tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place blackened tilapia with tomato rice alongside and garlic mayo dolloped over top. Garnish with scallion dark greens.