Tex-Mex Tilapia Bowl Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Tilapia Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Tilapia Fillets (or Other White Fish); ⅓ cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 1/2 cups Chopped Red, Yellow, Or Orange Bell Pepper; 1/2 cups Chopped Green Bell Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 2 cups Prepared Mexican Rice; 1 can (14 Oz Can) Black Beans, Heated; 1 cup Salsa; 4 Tablespoons Crumbled Cotija Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro Leaves

Servings: persons

4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Tilapia Fillets (or Other White Fish)
⅓ cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
1/2 cups Chopped Red, Yellow, Or Orange Bell Pepper
1/2 cups Chopped Green Bell Pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 cups Prepared Mexican Rice
1 can (14 Oz Can) Black Beans, Heated
1 cup Salsa
4 Tablespoons Crumbled Cotija Cheese
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro Leaves

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Rinse the tilapia pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning in a pie plate or shallow dish.
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Lightly dredge the tilapia pieces through the flour, shaking off any excess back into the dish.
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Set aside on a plate.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once hot, add the onion, bell peppers and cumin to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender crisp.
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Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Add another 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
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Once hot, add the tilapia pieces in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (no longer translucent in the center).
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Remove from heat.
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Set out four bowls, and layer 1/4 of the ingredients into each bowl in the following order: Mexican rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tilapia, salsa, cotija cheese and cilantro leaves.

665

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Tilapia Fillets (or Other White Fish), ⅓ cups All-purpose Flour, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, 1/4 teaspoons Pepper, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Tilapia Bowl 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.

Tex-Mex Tilapia Bowl

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