Costa Rican Tilapia Recipe

Name: Costa Rican Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or 4 tablespoons parsley, divided; 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 6 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets; 3/4 cup long-grain rice; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained, rinsed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or 4 tablespoons parsley, divided
4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
For the tilapia marinade, combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a shallow dish.
2
Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once.
3
To prepare the bean and rice mixture, cook the rice according to package and keep warm while the tilapia is marinating.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Add remaining garlic and onions; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne.
5
Cook, uncovered, until hot, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Transfer hot rice to a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Spoon the bean mixture on top of rice and gently blend. Slightly overlap tilapia fillets on top and scrape marinade over fillets.
7
Bake 16 to 20 minutes.

328

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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: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or 4 tablespoons parsley, divided, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Costa Rican Tilapia

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