**Baked Tilapia with Coconut Cilantro Sauce: A Culinary Journey to the Tropics**
Indulge your taste buds in a tropical escapade with our exquisite Baked Tilapia with Coconut Cilantro Sauce. This delectable dish embodies the vibrant flavors of the tropics, featuring succulent tilapia fillets swathed in a creamy, aromatic coconut cilantro sauce. The tender fish, flaky and moist, harmonizes perfectly with the vibrant sauce, boasting a symphony of zesty cilantro, rich coconut milk, tangy lime, and a hint of garlic. Accompanying this delightful main course are two delectable side dishes: Cilantro Lime Rice and Coconut Black Beans. The Cilantro Lime Rice, infused with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the tilapia and sauce. The Coconut Black Beans, infused with aromatic coconut milk, smoky chipotle, and sweet bell peppers, add a touch of smokiness and sweetness to complete this tropical feast. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with this flavorful and tantalizing Baked Tilapia with Coconut Cilantro Sauce.
COCONUT MILK TILAPIA
Steps:
- Special equipment: brown paper bags
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Soak 4 small brown paper bags in vegetable oil until saturated. Scrape off excess oil and set aside. Season the fillets with salt, grated ginger, lemon zest and juice. Top each with about 5 or 6 snow peas and 1 of the thinly sliced potatoes. Transfer each fillet into 1 of the bags and pour about 1/4 cup of the coconut milk into each bag. Fold well to seal in juices and steam. Place onto 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake until bags are puffed and fish and potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately at the table in the puffed bags. Tear open.
TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO CREAM
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C / Gas 5).
- Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brush the tilapia fillets lightly with butter and arrange in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the fillets lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake the fish for about 20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice , and zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES AND POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Roast until browned and crisp, tossing halfway through, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon thyme in a bowl. Coat another baking sheet with cooking spray; add the tomato mixture and spread in an even layer. Roast until softened, 15 minutes.
- Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; brush on the fish. Place the fish on top of the roasted tomato mixture and return to the oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Divide among plates and serve with the potatoes.
BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 489
BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. 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. 2. 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.
COCONUT TILAPIA WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
After having coconut shrimp at a famous restaurant here in Phoenix, I decided to recreate it at home using a mild white fish filet and tilapia was my first choice. Sit back and enjoy the compliments.
Provided by Diane Horn Talts
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss together the coconut, flour and Creole seasoning in a bowl. In a separate bowl, toss the tilapia with the cornstarch, and shake off the excess. Pour the egg substitute into a separate bowl, and dip the fillets in the egg. Press fillets in the coconut mixture coating all sides.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan to a temperature of about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry fillets one or two at a time on both sides until golden brown. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Prepare the apricot dipping sauce by stirring together the jam, mustard, and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the tilapia accompanied by the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 589.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
BAKED TILAPIA WITH COCONUT-CILANTRO SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 57
Tips:
- For a crispy skin, pat the tilapia fillets dry before searing.
- Use a non-stick skillet or baking sheet to prevent the fish from sticking.
- If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute it with almond milk or regular milk.
- If you're using a blender to make the sauce, be sure to blend it until it's smooth and creamy.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the tilapia immediately with the coconut cilantro sauce.
Conclusion:
Baked tilapia with coconut cilantro sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is flaky and tender, while the coconut cilantro sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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