Coconut & Macadamia-Crusted Tilapia
with Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro-Lime Forbidden Rice
- Fish
- Tree Nuts
We’re channeling the islands with this Hawaiian-inspired fish dish tonight. Aloha, coconut and macadamia nuts! These rich, nutty ingredients team up for a deliciously crunchy coating on delicate tilapia filets.
Ingredients
12 ounce
Tilapia
(Contains: Fish)
¼ cup
Shredded Coconut
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
1 ounce
Macadamia Nuts (nuts)
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
¾ cup
Black Thai Rice
1 unit
Red Bell Pepper
1 unit
Zucchini
1 teaspoon
Chili Powder
1 unit
Lime
1 bunch
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tablespoon
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 2 cups water, the forbidden rice, and a large pinch of salt to a boil in a small pot. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 30-35 minutes, until tender. Drain any excess water.
Meanwhile, prep your ingredients: halve, seed, and remove the white veins from the bell pepper, then thinly slice. Cut the zucchini into ¼-inch thick matchsticks. Finely chop the macadamia nuts. Chop the cilantro. Cut the lime into wedges.
Make the coconut-macadamia crust: in a small bowl, combine the coconut, macadamia nuts, half the chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper
Place the tilapia on a lightly oiled baking sheet, then coat the fillets with ½ tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Press the coconut-macadamia mixture onto the topside of the fish to adhere. Place baking sheet in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
Sauté the vegetables: meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and bell pepper and cook, tossing, 7-10 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder (to taste).
Toss half the cilantro and a few squeezes of lime into the forbidden rice. Season with salt and pepper.
Plate the cilantro-lime forbidden rice, then top with the sautéed vegetables and tilapia. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve with a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
