TILAPIA WITH JASMINE RICE

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This tender, full-flavored tilapia with fragrant jasmine rice is absolutely to die for. And it gets better-each serving has only 5 grams of fat! -Shirl Parsons, Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine water, rice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, mix seasonings; sprinkle over tilapia. In a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium heat until hot. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges