**Culinary Journey: Exploring the Delights of Grits and Rice, Tilapia, and More**
Embark on a culinary adventure with this diverse collection of recipes, showcasing the versatility and flavors of grits and rice, tilapia, and other Southern favorites. From classic Southern comfort food to modern twists on traditional dishes, this article is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Discover the secrets of cooking perfect grits, fluffy rice, and tender tilapia, along with mouthwatering recipes for each. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, these recipes will guide you through creating delectable dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to explore the vibrant flavors of the South and beyond, as we delve into the realm of grits, rice, tilapia, and more!
Recipes included:
* Southern Grits and Rice with Tilapia: A classic Southern dish that combines creamy grits, fluffy rice, and flaky tilapia, smothered in a flavorful sauce.
* Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce: A simple yet elegant dish featuring tender tilapia fillets pan-fried to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce.
* Baked Tilapia with Herbs and Parmesan: Experience the delicate flavors of tilapia baked with a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, resulting in a golden-brown and flavorful dish.
* Shrimp and Grits: A Southern classic that pairs succulent shrimp with creamy grits, creating a rich and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion.
* Dirty Rice with Sausage and Peppers: A flavorful and aromatic rice dish featuring ground sausage, bell peppers, and a variety of spices, resulting in a hearty and satisfying side dish.
* Hoppin' John: A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked pork, offering a unique and delicious combination of flavors.
* Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce: A Southern staple that features crispy fried green tomatoes served with a tangy and creamy remoulade sauce, creating a delightful appetizer or side dish.
* Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey: Experience the soulful flavors of collard greens braised with smoked turkey, onions, and spices, resulting in a hearty and flavorful Southern side dish.
* Cornbread Muffins: No Southern meal is complete without warm, fluffy cornbread muffins, perfect for soaking up all the delicious sauces and gravies.
* Peach Cobbler: Indulge in the sweetness of summer with a classic peach cobbler, featuring juicy peaches topped with a buttery biscuit crust, resulting in a delightful and comforting dessert.
SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA W/ CREAMY GRITS OR RICE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE
An easy and tasty recipe from Food Network. In order to make it more low calorie, I replaced butter/oil w. cooking spray, and heavy cream with fat free milk with a 1/2 tsp of flour. Grits I replaced with brown rice. It looks great on the plate, tastes fantastic, and is very low calorie and healthy. Instead of a regular grill, I broiled the fish and vegetables in oven spraying them first with cooking spray so that they would not get dry (used same timings as given in the recipe for grilling).
Provided by Chef Kelli S.-H.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mushroom Scallion Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan. Saute mushrooms and scallions for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and heavy cream. Season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Grits: Bring milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until grits thicken to desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Grilled Broccoli and Carrots: Heat grill to medium. Toss broccoli and carrots in olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill vegetables for about 6 minutes or until tender, turning them once halfway through. If room allows, grill tilapia at same time.
- Tilapia: Heat grill to medium. Rinse and dry fillets and then rub with jerk seasoning. Grill tilapia for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
- Plate entree by spooning grits on center of plate. Lay tilapia on top of grits. Lay the carrot slices on top of fish in a criss-cross manner and place broccoli stalk on the side of fish. Top with mushroom scallion sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.7, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 183.1, Sodium 529.4, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 48.6
GRITS AND RICE AND TILAPIA
Steps:
- cook your tilapia (tswana for fish btw) and season to taste, i perfer the above seasonings. at the same time cook a serving of grits, about 3 tablespoons. when grits are done dump some pre-cooked rice in there and warm that up. when the tilapia and grits/rice are done lay the fish on a bed of the grits. pour some jar-alfredo into the fish grease, add cream, and season to taste, then pour over the fish and grits. i got this idea from reading about grits -> ugali on wikipedia. i do not recommend using jar-alfredo as it tastes like shit, but you're in college, whatchya gonna do? i recommend going with your favorite sauce, mine just happens to be alfredo. this recipe takes about 10 minutes with frozen tilapia, and i guess less than that if its not frozen. i like to pepper my grits heavily, but i think buttering them in this case would be a poor idea. i think adding adding some rice makes for a very interesting texture and taste, and its cheap.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of grits. Quick-cooking grits are the best choice for this recipe, as they will cook in about 5 minutes. If you use regular grits, you will need to cook them for about 30 minutes.
- Season the grits and rice. Be sure to season the grits and rice with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Cook the grits and rice according to the package directions. Different brands of grits and rice may have slightly different cooking instructions. Be sure to follow the directions on the package to ensure that the grits and rice are cooked properly.
- Use fresh tilapia. Fresh tilapia is the best choice for this recipe. If you are using frozen tilapia, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Season the tilapia with salt and pepper. Be sure to season the tilapia with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Pan-fry the tilapia until cooked through. Pan-fry the tilapia in a little bit of oil until it is cooked through. The fish should be opaque and flaky when it is done.
- Serve the grits and rice with the tilapia and vegetables. Serve the grits and rice with the tilapia and vegetables. You can also garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
This grits and rice with tilapia recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The grits and rice are creamy and flavorful, the tilapia is cooked to perfection, and the vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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