Spicy Grilled Tilapia W/ Creamy Grits or Rice and Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Tilapia W/ Creamy Grits or Rice and Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (or cooking spray); 2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms (cremini, or other regular mushrooms); ½ cup sliced scallion; ¼ cup white wine; 12 pint heavy cream (or fat-free milk w. 1/2 tsp of flour); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and black pepper; 5 cups milk; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch broccoli, sliced lengthwise (with stalks and florets intact); 1 bunch whole carrot, tops removed, sliced lengthwise; 1 stalk celery, chopped (optional); ¼ cup olive oil (or cooking spray); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; salt and pepper; 6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets; ⅓ cup jamaican jerk spice, marinade

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter (or cooking spray)
2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms (cremini, or other regular mushrooms)
½ cup sliced scallion
¼ cup white wine
12 pint heavy cream (or fat-free milk w. 1/2 tsp of flour)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper
5 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch broccoli, sliced lengthwise (with stalks and florets intact)
1 bunch whole carrot, tops removed, sliced lengthwise
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
¼ cup olive oil (or cooking spray)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
⅓ cup jamaican jerk spice, marinade

1
Mushroom Scallion Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan.
2
Saute mushrooms and scallions for about 3 minutes.
3
Stir in wine and heavy cream.
4
Season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
5
Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
6
Keep warm until ready to serve.
7
Grits: Bring milk to a boil.
8
Gradually whisk in grits, butter, salt, and pepper.
9
Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until grits thicken to desired consistency.
10
Keep warm until ready to serve.
11
Grilled Broccoli and Carrots: Heat grill to medium.
12
Toss broccoli and carrots in olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
13
Grill vegetables for about 6 minutes or until tender, turning them once halfway through.
14
If room allows, grill tilapia at same time.
15
Tilapia: Heat grill to medium.
16
Rinse and dry fillets and then rub with jerk seasoning.
17
Grill tilapia for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
18
Remove from heat.
19
Plate entree by spooning grits on center of plate.
20
Lay tilapia on top of grits.
21
Lay the carrot slices on top of fish in a criss-cross manner and place broccoli stalk on the side of fish.
22
Top with mushroom scallion sauce and serve immediately.

1487

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter (or cooking spray), 2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms (cremini, or other regular mushrooms), ½ cup sliced scallion, ¼ cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Tilapia W/ Creamy Grits or Rice and Mushroom Sauce 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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