with Mexican Rice
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!
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Tilapia Fillets
300 g
Basmati Rice
0.75 cup
Baby Spinach
56 g
Onion, chopped
56 g
Lime
1 unit(s)
Sour Cream
3 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
2 tbsp
Oil
1 tbsp
Salt
0.125 tsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
Guacamole
3 tbsp
Baby Tomatoes
113 g
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Zest, then juice half the lime. Cut remaining lime into wedges. Roughly chop spinach. Halve tomatoes.
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.
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.
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.**.
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.
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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