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Baja Tilapia
Prepped in 10
Baja Tilapia

with Mexican Rice

Difficulty: 2/3
Mexican

Salsa brings our favourite warm-weather vibes. It’s juicy and tangy, with a touch of heat, making it the perfect complement to crispy, Mexican-spiced Tilapia. The feisty fillets are served on top of steamy yellow rice and finished with lime crema and salsa. Hello summer fresh!

Allergens

Milk
Tilapia

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl
Paper Towel

Tags

SEO
Ingredients
Tilapia Fillets

Tilapia Fillets

300 g

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

0.75 cup

Baby Spinach

Baby Spinach

56 g

Onion, chopped

Onion, chopped

56 g

Lime

Lime

1 unit(s)

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

3 tbsp

Mexican Seasoning

Mexican Seasoning

2 tbsp

Oil

Oil

1 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.125 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Guacamole

Guacamole

3 tbsp

Baby Tomatoes

Baby Tomatoes

113 g

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Preparation
1
Prep

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Zest, then juice half the lime. Cut remaining lime into wedges. Roughly chop spinach. Halve tomatoes.

2
Cook rice

Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then onions, rice and half the Mexican Seasoning.Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add 1 1/4 cups (2 2/4 cups) water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

3
Make crema and dress tomatoes

Meanwhile, add sour cream, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lime juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) lime zest to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Stir in water, 1 tsp at a time, until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Add tomatoes, remaining lime juice and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) sugar to a medium bowl. Toss to coat.

4
Cook tilapia

Pat tilapia dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Mexican Seasoning. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then tilapia. Cook until golden-brown and cooked through, 4-5 min per side.**.

5
Finish and serve

Fluff rice with a fork, then add spinach and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until spinach is wilted, 1 min.Divide rice between plates. Top with tilapia, tomatoes and guacamole. Drizzle with crema. Squeeze a lime wedge over top, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

740

kcal

Calories

29

g

Fat

12

g

Saturated Fat

84

g

Carbohydrate

7

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

42

g

Protein

115

mg

Cholesterol

870

mg

Sodium

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