Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa Recipe

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salsa (use your favorite prepared salsa); Tilapia; 1 lb tilapia fillet (four 4-oz. fillets); 1/3 cup cornmeal (yellow); 2 teaspoons paprika; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Spicy Black Beans; 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

Servings: persons

1/2 cup salsa (use your favorite prepared salsa)
Tilapia
1 lb tilapia fillet (four 4-oz. fillets)
1/3 cup cornmeal (yellow)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Spicy Black Beans
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

1
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).
2
Add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans and one cup water.
3
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.
4
Prepare tilapia: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Dredge each tilapia fillet in cornmeal mixture, patting it carefully on to cover completely.
6
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).
7
Transfer to plate and keep warm.
8
Serve tilapia with black beans and salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup salsa (use your favorite prepared salsa), Tilapia, 1 lb tilapia fillet (four 4-oz. fillets), 1/3 cup cornmeal (yellow), and more.

Yes, Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa

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