COSTA RICAN TILAPIA

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Categories     Bean     Fish     Tomato     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 (5-ounce) tilapia fillets
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chopped onions
2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1) For the tilapia marinade, combine lime juice, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a shallow dish. 2) Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once. 3) To prepare the bean and rice mixture, cook the rice according to package and keep warm while the tilapia is marinating. 4) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Add remaining garlic and onions; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring. 5) Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and cayenne. 6) Cook, uncovered, until hot, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 7) Transfer hot rice to a 9x-13-inch baking dish. Spoon the bean mixture on top of rice and gently blend. Slightly overlap tilapia fillets on top and scrape marinade over fillets. 8) Bake 16 to 20 minutes.

Aisha Sakah
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This is the best tilapia recipe I've ever tried! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mamush sprice Alemu
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The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the fish was cooked perfectly.


Phaki Begum
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Ephreim Anbasse
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tilapia, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


GAMING tupe
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Munwar Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fish didn't turn out as flaky as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Piper Sadakierski
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The fish was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.


Azam Rehman
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like spicy food.


Ebad Raza
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is moist and flaky, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Moiz Haider
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This is my go-to recipe for tilapia. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The sauce is especially good.


Rebecca McCartney
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I love this recipe! The tilapia is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Johayver Acmad
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This Costa Rican tilapia recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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