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30 Mins Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner. The absolute crowd pleasing Mexican infused fish dinner in mins! Quick, EASY, insanely delicious and perfect for busy nights! Get the recipe and variations for endless ways to enjoy this! www.twopurplefigs.com

30 Mins Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner

Pressed for time? This Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner with Mexican black beans, homemade guacamole, and restaurant-style salsa comes together in just 30 minutes and is healthy, nutritious and outrageously delicious!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword How to Cook Tilapia Fish, Seafood Dinner, Tilapia Fish recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 499 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

Tilapia:

  • 4 tilapia fish fillets (whole or loins only)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican chilli spice (hot or mild)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Beans:

  • 1 cup drained canned black beans
  • 1/2 cup Restaurant style Mexican salsa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Assemble

  • 2 cups cooked lentils or any grain or seed ( see: how to cook quinoa, spicy vegan chickpea Moroccan couscous, mixed grain kale citrus salad, or Mexican style lentil detox salad)
  • 1 batch restaurant style Mexican salsa
  • 1 batch classic Mexican Guacamole
  • sour cream (optional)
  • grape tomatoes (optional)
  • sliced jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Using a food processor, prepare the Restaurant style Mexican Salsa and the guacamole.
  2. Toss the fish fillets with all ingredients except for the olive oil. Rub the spice, garlic and lime well into each fillet for utmost flavor.
  3. Heat up a skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil, and when hot, add the tilapia fish. Let the fish sear on one side for 6 mins, flip the fillets and let them cook for another 6-7 mins, and then flip them one last time. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the fish stay in the pan for 2-3 mins more (this ensures perfect done-ness).

  4. In the meantime, prepare the bean mixture. Mash up the black beans roughly using a fork in a bowl, season them with salt, and toss them with the salsa mixture while gently mashing to your desired texture.
  5. Assemble the plate by mounding some cooked grain, seed or lentils, top them with the bean mixture, and top that with more salsa. Place the fish fillet next to it and then surround it with some salsa, guacamole and your favorite condiments. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • Make sure to really rub the spice mixture into the fish for maximum flavor.
  • Homemade salsa and guacamole taste best (use my recipes) but you can use store-bought as a short cut.
  • Serve this pan-fried tilapia with any grain or legume you like. Quinoa, brown rice, lentils, farro, white rice or bulgur - anything goes.
  • It's best to eat the dinner plate as is the same day, but use leftover tilapia for fish tacos or salad!
  • The bean mixture also makes the best nachos!
Nutrition Facts
30 Mins Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 499 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 1073mg47%
Potassium 1629mg47%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 560IU11%
Vitamin C 14.4mg17%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.