Tilapia Masala With Rice Recipes

TILAPIA WITH JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine water, rice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, mix seasonings; sprinkle over tilapia. In a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium heat until hot. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with rice.

BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with canola oil spray. Sprinkle the fish with the salt and place it in the pan.
• Combine the coconut milk, cilantro, ginger, garam masala, garlic and jalapeno in a blender and pulse until fairly smooth. Pour the mixture over the fish. Bake until the fish is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes. Garnish with more cilantro and serve with the rice.
• Per Serving (analysis does not include brown rice): Calories: 170 Fat: 3 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 34 grams Carbohydrates: 1 gram Sugar: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams Cholesterol: 85 milligrams Sodium: 210 milligrams

INDIAN-SPICED TILAPIA STICKS

Steps:

• Sprinkle tilapia with pepper and salt. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine salad dressing and yogurt. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garam masala, cumin and cayenne. Dip fish in the flour, dressing mixture, then bread crumb mixture., In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; cook fish in batches until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, place the yogurt, cilantro, cumin and salt in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Serve tilapia with spinach, mango and prepared sauce.

HISPANIC TILAPIA AND RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Pat tilapia filets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• In large skillet, heat oil and add tilapia filets. Cook until fish releases easily with a spatula; flip and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside, tenting loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add beans, corn, water, salsa, cumin, chili powder and contents of rice package to skillet, stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until water has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 7 minutes.
• Place rice in a serving dish and top with fish. Serve immediately.

SPICY TILAPIA RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Sprinkle fillets with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Wipe pan clean., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Add squash; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add stir-fry blend and tomatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes longer. Stir in fajita seasoning mix; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes longer., In a small bowl, mix beans, salt and pepper. Divide rice among 4 serving bowls; layer with beans, vegetables and fillets. If desired, serve with toppings.

TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE

Steps:

• Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; stir in beans, corn and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes Serve with fish.

TILAPIA ALL-IN-ONE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Combine cooked rice, thawed vegetables, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, bouillon granules, paprika, and pepper.
• Pour 1/2 of the butter sauce over the rice mixture. Stir to combine, then spread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place tilapia fillets in a single layer on top of rice, and pour remaining sauce over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.