Best Mexican Tilapia Recipes

MEXICAN RICE AND TILAPIA SALAD

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A fresh green salad with sautéed tilapia is a filling dinner when Knorr® Fiesta Sides Mexican rice is added.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon buttery spread or oil
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 fresh tomato, chopped
½ red onion, diced

Steps:

Mix cumin and chili powder together and sprinkle over tilapia chunks to coat.
Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and melt buttery spread or oil. Saute tilapia on each side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
In same skillet, prepare Knorr® Fiesta SidesTM - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Transfer tilapia to the rice mixture.
Divide lettuce between four salad bowls or plates. Divide the rice and tilapia mixture among the dishes. Top with tomatoes and onions. Serve with your favorite light dressing, such as Ranch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 104.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MEXICAN-STYLE TILAPIA - EASY & LOW FAT

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Tilapia is a mild, sweet-tasting fish that lends itself to all kinds of flavors. It's a good substitute for flounder and orange roughy. Enjoy this Mexican-style tilapia dish with sweet corn and rice.

Provided by tiffany.ennis

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 filets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay tilapia fillets in a baking dish.
Sprinkle cumin and black pepper over fish.
Add canned tomatoes, and sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve with rice, sweet corn and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 205.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 33.9

MEXICAN TILAPIA RECIPE

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Provided by Joelene

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets, 4 to 5 ounces each
2 teaspoons chile powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 ounces Mexican salsa
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Jack cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lay fillets in a baking dish. Sprinkle with chile powder and black pepper. Cover with salsa and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 4 servings.