Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa Recipes

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; season generously with salt and pepper. Separate fillets into thick and thin sides. Dredge each piece in cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook as many pieces as will fit (without crowding) until golden brown and firm, about 2 minutes per side for thin pieces and 4 minutes per side for thick ones. Transfer to a plate; sprinkle with salt, if desired, and cover loosely to keep warm. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and fish. Serve with Spicy Black Beans, if desired, and salsa.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH BLACK BEANS AND SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare black beans: Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
• Add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans and one cup water.
• Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 inutes. (If you want a thinner consistency, add more water to taste). Season with coarse salt to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Prepare tilapia: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; add salt and pepper to taste.
• Dredge each tilapia fillet in cornmeal mixture, patting it carefully on to cover completely.
• In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook as many fillets as you can (without crowding) until golden and firm (about 2-4 minutes per side).
• Transfer to plate and keep warm.
• Serve tilapia with black beans and salsa.

BREADED TILAPIA WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Place cracker crumbs in pie plate. Brush fish with 3 Tbsp. mayo. Dip fish in crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each fillet. Mix remaining mayo and jalapeños.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add fish, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until fish is golden brown on both sides and flakes easily with fork. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, combine remaining oil with remaining ingredients.
• Top fish with mayo mixture. Serve with bean mixture.

TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Drizzle both sides of fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with the fish.