Family loved it. Took longer to find the recipe than it did to actually prepare everything. Within 10mins, had the tilapia, cheesy grits (didn't have actual polenta), and steamed broccoli done. Everyone (including my godson) love it all.
Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta
Discover the wonders of smoked paprika with this easy and economical fish dinner. Creamy polenta complements the full-flavored fish.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1 cup polenta)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
15 Minutes
Total:
30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 422
- Calories from fat: 21%
- Fat: 9.7g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 5.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 39.9g
- Carbohydrate: 34.2g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 751mg
- Calcium: 414mg
Ingredients
- Polenta:
- 4 cups fat-free milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fish:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese; cover and keep warm.
- To prepare the fish, heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring well. Rub fish evenly with oil mixture. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
Note:
The tilapia can be prepared either in a grill pan on the stove or over the coals on an outdoor grill.
Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish
- COOKING METHOD: Grill Pan
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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