Spicy Grilled Tilapia W Creamy Grits Or Rice And Mushroom Sauce Recipes

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 200°C fan/180°C/ Gas 6/400°F. Lightly, grease a baking tray with vegetable or sunflower oil. Add the tilapia pieces to the tray and drizzle oil on top of each piece. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until dry and brown in colour.
• Meanwhile, add 1 can of plum tomato, 1 large chopped onion, 2-3 scotch bonnets, 2 chopped red bell peppers, and pulse for 2-3 times. The consistency should not be smooth.
• Once, the fish is ready remove it from the oven and set aside. Then, heat vegetable oil in a pan, add 1/2 of a sliced onion then pour in the tomato mixture and cook for 10-15 minutes on a medium heat.
• Next, season the sauce with 1 Knorr chicken stock seasoning cube, salt to taste, 2 tsp of tomato puree (optional) and stir. Then, cook on a low heat for 15-20 minutes.
• Then, add the grilled tilapia pieces to the sauce and cover each piece with the tomato sauce. Cook for another 10 minutes.
• Finally, add 1/2 of a thinly sliced onion, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and leave to simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh green herbs of your choice and enjoy!

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CREAMY GRITS AND MUSHROOM SCALLION SAUCE

Steps:

• Mushroom Scallion Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan. Saute mushrooms and scallions for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and heavy cream. Season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Grits: Bring milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until grits thicken to desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Grilled Broccoli and Carrots: Heat grill to medium. Toss broccoli and carrots in olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill vegetables for about 6 minutes or until tender, turning them once halfway through. If room allows, grill tilapia at same time.
• Tilapia: Heat grill to medium. Rinse and dry fillets and then rub with jerk seasoning. Grill tilapia for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
• Plate entree by spooning grits on center of plate. Lay tilapia on top of grits. Lay the carrot slices on top of fish in a criss-cross manner and place broccoli stalk on the side of fish. Top with mushroom scallion sauce and serve immediately.

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Spray grill rack with a non-stick coating.
• Rinse tilapia with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine spices and sprinkle on both sides of fillet Place on heated grill 4 to 5 inches from a hot fire.
• Cook 4-5 minutes per 1/2 inch measured at thickest point, turning once halfway through cooking time.
• Serve with Aioli.
• Aioli- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Refrigerate.

GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Heat the grill. Cut the fillet in 1/2 lengthwise. Lightly season the fish with the cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Coat each piece in olive oil and grill, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. To plate, begin by covering a dinner plate with a layer of Cashew Yogurt Sauce. Place the pieces of grilled tilapia in the center, overlapping one another. Top the fish with the Tilapia Salad and place the tangerine segments around the plate.
• Using a sharp pairing knife, remove the skin of the tangerine. Slice the tangerine into rings and remove any seeds. Mix the watercress, tangerine zest, and beets with the cashews. Serve with the grilled tilapia and Cashew Yogurt Sauce.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste for seasoning.