Costa Rican Tilapia Recipe

Name: Costa Rican Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup cilantro; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; pepper; 4 tilapia fillets; 2 cups salsa; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 2 cups diced fresh pineapple; 2 limes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper
4 tilapia fillets
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
2 cups diced fresh pineapple
2 limes, thinly sliced

1
Combine the rice and chicken broth in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, oil, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the garlic, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add the tilapia fillets to the marinade, turning to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
4
Stir together the cooked rice, salsa, beans, pineapple, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the cilantro in a 2 or 3-quart baking dish. Remove the tilapia from the marinade, reserve the marinade, and lay the fish fillets over the rice mixture, overlapping if necessary. Pour the reserved marinade over the fish. Shingle the lime slices over the fish. Bake until the fish flakes easily, is opaque, and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

636

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 lime, juice of, and more.

Yes, Costa Rican Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Costa Rican Tilapia

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