COSTA RICAN TILAPIA

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This recipe is from Costa Rica (Central America). It's baked tilapia with a side of rice. The tilapia is great, but the rice is awesome. Plain white rice is flavored with Costa Rican staples such as black beans, cilantro and a sprinkling of spices. But the best part is that it gets a citrus boost from fresh oranges sliced...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro, divided
4 tsp minced garlic, divided
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/4 tsp sugar
6 tilapia fillets, about 5 ounces each
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced into bite-size pieces
28-oz can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
15-oz can(s) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
lime slices (or lime wedges)
orange slices (or orange wedges)
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. For the marinade: Combine lime juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Add the fillets and marinate for 15 minutes, turning once.
  • 2. While tilapia is marinating, cook rice according to package directions.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 4. For the bean mixture, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet with high sides over medium heat. Add onion and remaining 3 tsp garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining 2 Tbsp cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 tsp salt, black pepper and chili powder. Cook, uncovered, until hot, about 7 or 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 5. Transfer cooked rice to a 9x13-inch (or 3-quart) baking dish. Add the bean mixture, and stir gently to mix the beans and rice together. Place fillets, overlapping slightly, on top of the beans and rice layer, and spoon the marinade over the fillets. Bake about 16 to 20 minutes or until the tilapia easily flakes when pierced with a fork.

Philip Nwafor
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I love Costa Rican food! This recipe looks like a great way to try something new.


Thongolam Phillip
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I'm a beginner cook. Is this recipe easy to follow?


Sharma Hareram
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Trevor Thomas
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I'm allergic to cilantro. Can I substitute another herb?


Shelton Maposa
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This recipe is amazing! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirza Rehmam
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tilapia came out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Richard D'souza
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This recipe is a keeper! The tilapia was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ibrahim Abdullahi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike Rittenberry
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best tilapia he's ever had.


sibusiso mabaso
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I've never cooked tilapia before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jazmyn PALAFOX
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This Costa Rican Tilapia recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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