Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia with Oranges, Tomatoes, Toasted Garlic & Ginger

By Leslie Blythe  ,   

November 30, 2014

Oranges and tomatoes are the perfecting pairing for this simple Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia with Oranges, Tomatoes, Toasted Garlic & Ginger. You could use cod or pollock.

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 large orange

3 Tablespoons olive oil

4 small tilapia fillets (about 1½ pounds)

⅓ cup yellow cornmeal

2 tsp paprika

Kosher salt and pepper

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1½ piece fresh ginger, very thinly sliced

1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1Cut away the peel and white pith of the orange. Working over a bowl, cut the orange into segments, adding them to the bowl along with any juices.

2In 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.

3In 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.

4Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to break down, about 3 minutes. Add the oranges and any juices and gently toss to heat through. Sprinkle with the scallions.

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