Best 6 Tilapia With Fiesta Rice Recipes

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Tilapia with Fiesta Rice is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of tilapia with the vibrant flavors of fiesta rice. The tilapia is seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, then pan-fried until golden brown and flaky. The fiesta rice is made with a combination of white rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all seasoned with a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. This dish is a perfect weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes recipes for a variety of side dishes that can be served with tilapia with fiesta rice. These side dishes include:

* **Mexican Corn Salad:** A refreshing and flavorful salad made with corn, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a zesty dressing.
* **Black Bean and Avocado Salad:** A creamy and flavorful salad made with black beans, avocados, tomatoes, onions, and a tangy dressing.
* **Roasted Sweet Potatoes:** A simple and healthy side dish made with roasted sweet potatoes tossed with a blend of spices and herbs.
* **Steamed Broccoli:** A classic side dish that is always a good choice.

With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect meal to enjoy with your tilapia with fiesta rice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FOIL BAKED TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE #RSC



Foil Baked Tilapia With Fiesta Rice #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Perfectly steamed Tilapia over colorful Fiesta Rice. A delicious way to prepare fish and the clean up is a breeze.

Provided by gemini08

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 plates, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 (4 -6 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sunflower oil
1/4 cup orange juice
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 dash Mexican oregano
4 sheets Reynolds Wrap Foil, 12X12, heavy duty
2 cups long grain rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, cooked
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 dash cumin, ground
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the rice (stove top or rice maker), add the tumeric and salt to the cooking water, the rice will turn a beautiful yellow color. When cooked, let it cool off, can be made ahead.
  • Mix the marinade for the tilapia filets: oil, citrus juices and a dash of mexican oregano, marinate fish filets for up to one hour, not more or the fish will "cook" in the juice.
  • Lay out 4 12 X 12 squares of heavy duty reynolds wrap, put 3-4 slices of lemons on one side of each and top with the fish filets. Season with salt and lemon pepper and spoon the marinade over. Fold the second half over and crimp the sides tightly, tuck the ends under.
  • Lay the packages on a baking sheet and bake @ 375 for 12 - 15 minutes. Let the package rest for a few minutes, then open carefully, watch out for steam escaping.
  • In the meantime, heat a tbsp of oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onions until golden. Add the peppers, corn and jalapeno and cook until soft, Add the rice and black beans and heat through. Season with salt and cumin.
  • To serve, spoon a portion of rice on each plate, lay the fish on top, spoon the accumulated sauce over the fish and rice, garnish with the lemon slices and sprinkle some chopped cilantro over. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 32.7

ITALIAN-SEASONED TILAPIA AND BROWN RICE



Italian-Seasoned Tilapia and Brown Rice image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain brown rice
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)
2 fresh tilapia fillets (about 1 lb), cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and pepper; set aside.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in broth, wine, rice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables. Heat to boiling. Sprinkle fish with remaining seasoning mixture. Arrange fish over rice and vegetables. Cover; simmer 6 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes or until liquid in rice mixture is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

TILAPIA WITH JASMINE RICE



Tilapia with Jasmine Rice image

This tender, full-flavored tilapia with fragrant jasmine rice is absolutely to die for. And it gets better-each serving has only 5 grams of fat! -Shirl Parsons, Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, rice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, mix seasonings; sprinkle over tilapia. In a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium heat until hot. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HISPANIC TILAPIA AND RICE BOWL



Hispanic Tilapia and Rice Bowl image

A quick and easy dish that comes alive on those busy days.

Provided by Paula Baker

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained
1 ¾ cups water
2 tablespoons medium chunky salsa
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pat tilapia filets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In large skillet, heat oil and add tilapia filets. Cook until fish releases easily with a spatula; flip and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside, tenting loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Add beans, corn, water, salsa, cumin, chili powder and contents of rice package to skillet, stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until water has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Place rice in a serving dish and top with fish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

TILAPIA MASALA WITH RICE



Tilapia Masala With Rice image

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.

GARLIC ALFREDO TILAPIA



Garlic Alfredo Tilapia image

My version of Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood, minus the shrimp. I merged a few different recipes and came up with this. It comes pretty close! Three fillets are usually enough for my husband, my toddler, and myself. I serve this with rice and steamed broccoli, to really feel like Ruby Tuesday's recipe!

Provided by youngwoman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush the tilapia fillets with oil on both sides, season with Creole seasoning to taste, then place into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh is no longer translucent, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic has softened and the aroma has mellowed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and keep warm until the fish is ready. Pour the sauce over the fish to serve. Sprinkle with additional Creole seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1088.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Seasoning is Key: Don't be afraid to season your tilapia and rice generously. A good blend of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper will help bring out the flavors of the dish.
  • Cook the Tilapia Properly: Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently. Overcooking will make the fish dry and tough.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use fresh tilapia, rice, and vegetables.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the tilapia, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
  • Garnish for Presentation: Before serving, garnish your tilapia and rice with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. This will add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

This tilapia with fiesta rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the fiesta rice is packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a success. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tilapia with fiesta rice recipe a try!

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