CORNMEAL-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH BLACK BEANS AND SALSA

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Make and share this Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans and Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Tilapia

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup salsa (use your favorite prepared salsa)
1 lb tilapia fillet (four 4-oz. fillets)
1/3 cup cornmeal (yellow)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Prepare black beans: Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans and one cup water.
  • Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 inutes. (If you want a thinner consistency, add more water to taste). Season with coarse salt to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Prepare tilapia: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dredge each tilapia fillet in cornmeal mixture, patting it carefully on to cover completely.
  • In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook as many fillets as you can (without crowding) until golden and firm (about 2-4 minutes per side).
  • Transfer to plate and keep warm.
  • Serve tilapia with black beans and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 261.5, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 38

Porfy Alaniz
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This was a great recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy. The black beans and salsa were a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Ch Abid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Katusiime Shamim
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy. The black beans and salsa were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Thivanka Vishal
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This was a great recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy. The black beans and salsa were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Abdulai
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was delicious and the crust was crispy. The black beans and salsa were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdrabbi Hussain
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the black beans and salsa added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Fedix Ex
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The recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. The black beans and salsa were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jerry Moses
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy. The black beans and salsa added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Erica Goosby
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was moist and flaky. The black beans and salsa were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


erik simon
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was perfectly cooked, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. The black beans and salsa added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.