Tilapia the Costa Rican Way Recipe

Name: Tilapia the Costa Rican Way
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, finely chopped fresh and divided; 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 6 tilapia fillets, about 5 ounces each; ¾ cup long-grain rice; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ 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, finely chopped fresh and divided
4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon sugar
6 tilapia fillets, about 5 ounces each
¾ cup long-grain rice
1 cup onion, chopped
2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Marinade Preparation:.
2
Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar.
3
Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once.
4
Bean and Rice Mixture:.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
6
Cook rice and keep warm.
7
In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.
8
Add remaining garlic and onions; saute until translucent.
9
Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, bean.
10
Cook, uncovered, until hot stirring occasionally.
11
Transfer hot rice to a baking dish.
12
Add bean mixture and blend.
13
Overlap tilapia fillets on top and add marinade over fillets.
14
Bake until the tilapia begins to flake.

328

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* 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, finely chopped fresh and divided, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided, and more.

Yes, Tilapia the Costa Rican Way 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!

Tilapia the Costa Rican Way

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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