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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (437g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 420
Calories from Fat 89		(21%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.9g	15%
	Saturated Fat 1.9g	9%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 70mg		23%
Sodium 800mg		33%
Potassium 1114mg		31%
Total Carbohydrate 48.6g		16%
	Dietary Fiber 8.3g	33%
	Sugars 10.5g
Protein 36.6g		73%
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Costa Rican Tilapia

Recipe #154129 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: SouthernBell2627
Jan 31, 2006

This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided
4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1
For the tilapia marinade, combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a shallow dish.
2
Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once.
3
To prepare the bean and rice mixture, cook the rice according to package and keep warm while the tilapia is marinating.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Add remaining garlic and onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring. Add 2 tablespoons
5
cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne.
6
Cook, uncovered, until hot, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Transfer hot rice to a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Spoon the bean mixture on top of rice and gently blend. Slightly overlap tilapia fillets on top and scrape marinade over fillets.
8
Bake 16 to 20 minutes.

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From: SarasotaCook

On Aug 7, 2009

I made this today for a lady I cook for. She wanted a black bean and fish recipe and didn't have access to mine so I thought I would try something new. Cilantro is a must for this. 15 minutes is not enough marinade for me. Tilapia I found was too thin and the cooking time too long. My rice did not cook through all the way and I would cut down on the tomatoes for my liking. Black beans definitely and more cayenne. It overall has great flavor, but the fish to me was too overdone. It may be just me and my tastes. The orange I didn't like in the dish either I would leave that out. I'm sorry ... I eat tons of fish and maybe that is why I am more critical. It is a good recipe, but for my tastes I would have to change a few things.

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From: muncheechee

On Aug 5, 2009

This is really good and healthy. I'll definitely make this again with a couple alterations. This time I only used one can of diced tomatoes and used the mandarin oranges as other reviewers thankfully inspired me to do. Hubby is not a fan of tomatoes or cilantro though so next time he suggested I use maybe fire roasted tomatoes for a mellower tomato taste and skip the cilantro. I'll just add some fresh cilantro to my plate only which I think would be even better. Thanks for this one SouthernBell.

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From: Gail11

On Sep 8, 2007

We eat a lot of tilapia and I am always looking for different ways to prepare it. This was delicious. I only cooked 3 fillets for the two of us but kept the marinade to the same amounts. I used 1/2 cup of rice and a large can of mandarin oranges because I didn't have any oranges. I also used only a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes. We just finished the leftover rice for lunch! YUM!

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From: Chef #326075

On Jan 11, 2007

I've made this three times now and it has been a hit with everyone from my mother (who doesn't care for fish) to my boyfriend (a fabulous New Orleans chef). It is easy to make and so delicious! I haven't changed anything although I eyeball ingredients and probably use a bit more cayenne than called for. I use black beans and I think that using cilantro (over parsley) is a must! Thank you for posting this recipe!

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