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Baja Tilapia

Baja Tilapia

with Mexican Rice
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Calories
700 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Tilapia
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

300 g

Tilapia

(Contains: Tilapia)

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens)

56 g

Baby Spinach

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

1 unit(s)

Lime

43 mL

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Milk)

16 g

Mexican Seasoning

(Contains: Sesame, Triticale, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Wheat, Mustard, Sulphites, Milk, Soy, May contain traces of allergens)

3 tbsp

Guacamole

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Sugar*

Calories700 kcal
Fat29 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate76 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium870 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1000 mg
Calcium125 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Strainer
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce. 
  • Zest, then juice half the lime. Cut remaining lime into wedges.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
  • Halve tomatoes.
Cook rice
2
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • Heat a medium pot over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then onions, rice and half the Mexican Seasoning.
  • Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and bring to a boil over high. 
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. 
  • Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Make crema and dress tomatoes
3
  • Meanwhile, to a small bowl, add sour cream, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lime juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. 
  • Stir in water, 1 tsp at a time, until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Set aside.
  • To a medium bowl, add tomatoes, remaining lime juice and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) sugar. Toss to coat. 
Cook tilapia
4
  • Pat tilapia dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Mexican Seasoning.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then tilapia. Cook for 4-5 min per side, until golden and cooked through.**
Finish and serve
5
  • Fluff rice with a fork, then add spinach and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir for 1 min, until spinach is wilted.
  • Divide rice between bowls. 
  • Top with tilapia, tomatoes and guacamole.
  • Drizzle with crema.
  • Squeeze a lime wedge over top.
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