Blackened Tilapia with Creamed Collard Greens

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop collard greens into bite-sized pieces (discard tough stems); cook bacon in a large pot until crispy, remove and chop, leaving 2 tablespoons drippings.

2. 2

   Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in bacon drippings for 2 minutes, add collards with 1/4 cup water, cover and cook 6 minutes until tender.

3. 3

   While greens cook, pat tilapia dry, coat both sides with blackening seasoning, and sear in a hot skillet 3 minutes per side until cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir cream and cooked bacon into the collards, simmer 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Plate tilapia with creamed collards on the side.