Tunisian-Spiced Tilapia with Chermoula

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
• butter
  2 tbsp
• cooking oil
  2 tsp
• garlic powder
  2 tsp
• golden raisins
  2 oz
• green beans
  12 oz
• jalapeño
  2 unit
• jasmine rice
  1.5 c
• lemon
  2 unit
• olive oil
  3 tbsp
• paper towels
• parsley
  ½ oz
• salt
• tilapia
  22 oz
• tunisian spice blend
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• small bowl
• baking sheet
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. In a small pot , combine jasmine rice , 1¼ cups water, tunisian spice blend (use 1 tsp), and a pinch of salt . (You'll use the rest of the spice blend later.) Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

   jasmine rice: 1.5 c, tunisian spice blend: 2 tbsp, salt
2. 

   2

   While rice cooks, mince parsley . Zest and quarter lemon . Halve jalapeño , removing ribs and seeds for less heat; mince jalapeño. Trim green beans if necessary.

   parsley: ½ oz, lemon: 2 unit, jalapeño: 2 unit, green beans: 12 oz
3. 

   3

   In a small bowl , combine parsley, olive oil (use 1½ tbsp), garlic powder (use ¼ tsp), salt, and black pepper . (You'll use the rest of the garlic powder in the next step.) Stir in lemon juice to taste and as much jalapeño as you like.

   olive oil: 3 tbsp, garlic powder: 2 tsp, black pepper
4. 

   4

   Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, ⏱️ 12 minutes to ⏱️ 15 minutes .
5. 

   5

   Meanwhile, pat tilapia dry with paper towels ; season all over with remaining Tunisian Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan , preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through, ⏱️ 4 minutes to ⏱️ 6 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat.

   tilapia: 22 oz, paper towels, cooking oil: 2 tsp
6. 

   6

   Fluff rice with a fork; stir in golden raisins , lemon zest, and butter (use 1 tbsp) until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide tilapia, green beans, and rice between plates. Spoon chermoula over tilapia and serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Tilapia is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

   golden raisins: 2 oz, butter: 2 tbsp