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

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.