Best 2 Grits And Rice And Tilapia Recipes

If you are looking for a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make, then grits and rice with tilapia is the perfect choice for you. With its combination of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Grits are a classic Southern staple, made from coarsely ground cornmeal and cooked until creamy and smooth. Rice is another versatile grain that can be cooked in many different ways, and in this recipe, it is cooked until fluffy and tender. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish that pairs perfectly with the grits and rice. With its simple preparation and delicious flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA W/ CREAMY GRITS OR RICE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Spicy Grilled Tilapia W/ Creamy Grits or Rice and Mushroom Sauce image

An easy and tasty recipe from Food Network. In order to make it more low calorie, I replaced butter/oil w. cooking spray, and heavy cream with fat free milk with a 1/2 tsp of flour. Grits I replaced with brown rice. It looks great on the plate, tastes fantastic, and is very low calorie and healthy. Instead of a regular grill, I broiled the fish and vegetables in oven spraying them first with cooking spray so that they would not get dry (used same timings as given in the recipe for grilling).

Provided by Chef Kelli S.-H.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter (or cooking spray)
2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms (cremini, or other regular mushrooms)
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 pint heavy cream (or fat-free milk w. 1/2 tsp of flour)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper
5 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch broccoli, sliced lengthwise (with stalks and florets intact)
1 bunch whole carrot, tops removed, sliced lengthwise
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil (or cooking spray)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1/3 cup jamaican jerk spice, marinade

Steps:

Mushroom Scallion Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan. Saute mushrooms and scallions for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and heavy cream. Season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Grits: Bring milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until grits thicken to desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Grilled Broccoli and Carrots: Heat grill to medium. Toss broccoli and carrots in olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill vegetables for about 6 minutes or until tender, turning them once halfway through. If room allows, grill tilapia at same time.
Tilapia: Heat grill to medium. Rinse and dry fillets and then rub with jerk seasoning. Grill tilapia for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
Plate entree by spooning grits on center of plate. Lay tilapia on top of grits. Lay the carrot slices on top of fish in a criss-cross manner and place broccoli stalk on the side of fish. Top with mushroom scallion sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.7, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 183.1, Sodium 529.4, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 48.6

GRITS AND RICE AND TILAPIA

GRITS AND RICE AND TILAPIA image

Categories Fish

Yield 1 plate

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tbsp instant grits
1 handful pre-cooked rice
tilapia filet
jar of alfredo sauce
cream
extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper, large grain
basil
papria
lemon

Steps:

cook your tilapia (tswana for fish btw) and season to taste, i perfer the above seasonings. at the same time cook a serving of grits, about 3 tablespoons. when grits are done dump some pre-cooked rice in there and warm that up. when the tilapia and grits/rice are done lay the fish on a bed of the grits. pour some jar-alfredo into the fish grease, add cream, and season to taste, then pour over the fish and grits. i got this idea from reading about grits -> ugali on wikipedia. i do not recommend using jar-alfredo as it tastes like shit, but you're in college, whatchya gonna do? i recommend going with your favorite sauce, mine just happens to be alfredo. this recipe takes about 10 minutes with frozen tilapia, and i guess less than that if its not frozen. i like to pepper my grits heavily, but i think buttering them in this case would be a poor idea. i think adding adding some rice makes for a very interesting texture and taste, and its cheap.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, high-quality grits, rice, and tilapia for the best results.
Season your dishes well: Don't be afraid to season your dishes with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients and create a more flavorful dish.
Cook the grits and rice separately: This will help to ensure that both the grits and rice are cooked properly. Grits take longer to cook than rice, so be sure to start them first.
Don't overcook the tilapia: Tilapia is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
Serve the dish immediately: Grits, rice, and tilapia are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that the dish is hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Grits, rice, and tilapia is a classic Southern dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grits, rice, and tilapia a try.