Veracruz Style Tilapia Recipe

Name: Veracruz Style Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or (6 ounce) red snapper fillets; cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground is always better); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped green olives; 1/4 cup prepared salsa; 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground is always better)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1
Prepare the broiler by coating the pan with cooking spray.
2
Coat the fish fillets completely wih cooking spray.
3
Combine the cumin salt and pepper and sprinkle all over the fish.
4
The fillets will cook 5 minutes on each side (watch caefully if your fillets are thin).
5
While fish broils, combine the remaining ingredients to make the salsa.
6
Serve the fillets with 1/2 cup of salsa.
7
When spliting the recipe for 2 I will make the entire salsa portion and freeze it for future use, this recipe is also wonderful with lean pork chops.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets or (6 ounce) red snapper fillets, cooking spray, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Veracruz Style 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.

Veracruz Style Tilapia

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