Tunisian-Spiced Tilapia with Chermoula

Tunisian-Spiced Tilapia with Chermoula

#New #Mediterranean #Sodium Smart #Seafood

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    1 pinch
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    ¼ tsp
  • golden raisins
    2 tbsp
  • green beans
    12 oz
  • jalapeño
    1 unit
  • jasmine rice
    1 c
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    1½ tbsp
  • parsley
    1 c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • tilapia
    8 oz
  • tunisian spice blend
    1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

  • small pot
  • small bowl
  • baking sheet
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. In a small pot , combine jasmine rice , 1¼%cup water, 1%tsp tunisian spice blend , and a pinch of salt . Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ⏱️ 15 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    jasmine rice: 1 c, tunisian spice blend: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    While rice cooks, mince parsley . Zest and quarter lemon . Halve jalapeño , removing ribs and seeds for less heat, then mince. Trim green beans if necessary.
    parsley: 1 c, lemon: 1 unit, jalapeño: 1 unit, green beans: 12 oz
  3. 3
    In a small bowl , combine parsley, 1½%tbsp olive oil , ¼%tsp garlic powder , salt, and black pepper . Stir in lemon juice to taste and as much jalapeño as you like.
    olive oil: 1½ tbsp, garlic powder: ¼ tsp, black pepper: 1 pinch
  4. 4
    Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of cooking oil , remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 12 minutes .
    cooking oil: 2 tbsp
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, pat tilapia dry with paper towels and season all over with remaining tunisian spice blend, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through ⏱️ 5 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat.
    tilapia: 8 oz
  6. 6
    Fluff rice with a fork; stir in golden raisins , lemon zest, and 1%tbsp butter 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.
    golden raisins: 2 tbsp, butter: 1 tbsp