TILAPIA MASALA WITH RICE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
Kosher salt
1/2 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, 1 1/3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the peas; cover and set aside.
  • Puree 1/2 cup yogurt, the garlic, ginger, lime juice, cumin, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Transfer all but 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a large bowl. Pierce the fish a few times with a fork and season with salt; add to the bowl and toss. Marinate 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler. Place the fish on a broiler pan; top with the marinade and butter. Broil until opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, the cilantro, and salt to taste with the yogurt mixture. Serve the fish and rice with the yogurt sauce and lime wedges.

Edward Andres
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This was a great recipe! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Janiyah Washington
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was flavorful and fragrant. It was a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Aliyu Abubakar
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.


aya kiswani
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the masala sauce is flavorful and fragrant. It's a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Ssali Musa
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This was a great recipe! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


joseph sanyo
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was flavorful and fragrant. It was a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


A T
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.


Rakesh Giri
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the masala sauce is flavorful and fragrant. It's a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Brian Mergen
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This was a great recipe! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Maggie Macharia
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was flavorful and fragrant. It was a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Sadar Ali
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.


Nella Dlangmandla
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the masala sauce is flavorful and fragrant. It's a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


constance reed
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This was a great recipe! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Isma
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was flavorful and fragrant. It was a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Shani Wri8s
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.


Khan sameer
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the masala sauce is flavorful and fragrant. It's a great dish to serve with rice or naan.


Nichola Witherspoon
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This was a great recipe! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Kida Hamilton
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tilapia was moist and flaky, and the masala sauce was rich and flavorful. It was a great weeknight meal that was easy to make.


Zo Om
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the masala sauce was flavorful and fragrant. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.