Recipe courtesy of Jill Davie
Grilled Tilapia
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 18 min
- Cook: 7 min
Ingredients
One 6-ounce tilapia fillet
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch paprika
Pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Tilapia Salad, recipe follows
Cashew Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
Tilapia Salad:
1 honey tangerine
1/2 cup watercress
1 teaspoon tangerine zest
1/8 cup raw red beets, peeled and julienned
1 tablespoon cashews, roasted
Cashew Yogurt Sauce:
3 quarts plain yogurt
6 limes, juiced
1 1/2 bunches fresh cilantro leave
6 large garlic cloves
4 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Heat the grill. Cut the fillet in 1/2 lengthwise. Lightly season the fish with the cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Coat each piece in olive oil and grill, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. To plate, begin by covering a dinner plate with a layer of Cashew Yogurt Sauce. Place the pieces of grilled tilapia in the center, overlapping one another. Top the fish with the Tilapia Salad and place the tangerine segments around the plate.
Tilapia Salad:
- Using a sharp pairing knife, remove the skin of the tangerine. Slice the tangerine into rings and remove any seeds. Mix the watercress, tangerine zest, and beets with the cashews. Serve with the grilled tilapia and Cashew Yogurt Sauce.
Cashew Yogurt Sauce:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste for seasoning.