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title: Seared Tilapia over Lemony Rice
source: HelloFresh - https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/seared-tilapia-over-lemony-rice-68b6cab934401f722177253c
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Fish
  - Eggs
  - Milk
tags:
  - High Protein
  - Mediterranean
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Dietitian-Approved
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 672
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the flavorful rice with tangy olives and peppers, while some found the dish needed more seasoning or sauce.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to prepare, with fish cooking in just 6-7 minutes and easy-to-follow instructions.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/seared-tilapia-over-lemony-rice.avif"
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In a #small pot{}, combine @white rice{1%cup}, @water{1 ¼%cups}, and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{16%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to use.

While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Core, deseed, and dice @green bell pepper{1} into ½-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2}, separating whites from greens. Dice @tomato{1} into ¼-inch pieces. Roughly chop @green olives{½%cup}. Quarter @lemon{1}.

Heat a large drizzle of @oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper and scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender ~{3%minutes}. Season with salt and @black pepper{½%tsp}. Turn off heat; transfer to a #large bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

While veggies cook, pat @tilapia{2%fillets} dry with paper towels. Season with half the @dried oregano{1%tsp}, salt, and black pepper. Once veggies are done, heat a large drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until opaque and cooked through ~{2%minutes} per side.

Fluff rice with a fork. Transfer rice to large bowl with bell pepper mixture. Add tomato, green olives, scallion greens, @garlic powder{½%tsp}, @greek vinaigrette{2%tbsp}, and a squeeze of lemon juice; stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.

Divide rice between plates and top with tilapia. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.