18 Reviews of Costa Rican Tilapia

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!

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!

From: lovemycrock

On Feb 17, 2008

We love this with tilapia, but last night we made it with a pound of shrimp instead-INCREDIBLE!!! Thanks so much for posting!

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.

From: Chef #456760

On Aug 7, 2007

This dish was unreal! WONDERFUL!!!! My husband and I were both VERY PLEASED! We will make this again!!

From: Chef #887684

On Jul 14, 2008

My family and I loved this recipe. We will be traveling to Costa Rica next month and we hope that the food we have there is as good as this was. It was absolutely delicious and I look forward to making it again. Thank you.

From: 394mm493

On Jul 16, 2007

This was a wonderful dish. It is nice to have a recipe that creates a whole meal, not just the entree. It was definitely different than the run-of-the-mill talapia recipe, and it will make many repeat appearances at our table. Thanks for a real treat, SouthernBell2627.

From: celly

On Feb 11, 2007

We enjoyed this dish although I wished the rice was more "saucy". I will make it again but make less rice... Thanks for sharing!

From: Babushka

On Apr 12, 2006

Fabulous! We used a box of Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice. Will definitely make again!!

From: Chef #934886

On Aug 26, 2008

Love this recipe. After returning from Costa Rica, I planned several dinner parties and featured this dish. What a hit. They loved it!