Zesty Grilled Tilapia

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Spice It Up

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(41)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mango Coconut Rice, recipe follows

Directions

Place the fish in a large nonmetal dish. Whisk together the 6 tablespoons oil, the orange zest, orange juice, ginger, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste; pour over the fish. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare grill. Brush the fish with additional oil. Grill until fish just flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes per side for each inch of thickness.

Serve alongside Mango Coconut Rice.

Mango Coconut Rice:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in the mango. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Remove the rice from the heat and fluff with a fork. Place a clean, dry dish towel over the pan, cover with the lid, and let steam for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

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Kyra Chicago, IL 02-05-2010
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B-
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Fish was just okay - rice, not so great.
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Tracee Blue Eye, MO 01-25-2010
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Fish good, rice not so much
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The fish is fantastic and I was pleasantly surprised! I cooked the rice nearly 2 hours before it got tender and it was all a... waste. I was terribly disappointed but had it turned out it seems like it would have complimented the fish very well.Read more
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edward sarasota, FL 01-19-2010
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Da bomb Talapia
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husban and I make this at least once a month. It was soooooo good, we can't get enough. Michelle from Sarasota, Florida.... Note: make sure you cook it exactyl the way Paul says including the long grain rice.Read more
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Laurie Bentonville, AR 12-17-2009
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WORST RICE
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I have been cooking the rice for 30 mins and it is still hard and undercooked. I cook a lot of rice...I thought the recipe... sounded questionable but gave it a shot. Disappointed since coconut milk and mangos are not cheap. ;-( Read more
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Tina Lacey, WA 11-12-2009
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A new way to enjoy fish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read Corinne's comments & followed her advice. I used Link Cod with the skin on. I also added red pepper flakes and whole... lot of hot sauce! The fish is so mellow you need to add the add'l hot sauce to spice it up. I too used the Jasmine rice pre-washed, I also added lemon zest when I put in with the Mangos. I used a fresh not-too-ripe one which worked out perfectly I did not add any additional sugar, it was sweet enough without ruining the blend of flavors. Thanks Paula (and Corrine).Read more
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Corinne Bethesda, MD 10-09-2009
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this is a winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My boyfriend and I LOVED this recipe when I made it. It doesnt take much time to make and I have to disagree with previous... comments that the dish lacked flavor, I think, done right, this dish has a ton of flavor. A few tips...fish shouldnt be marinaded for more than 30 minutes since it doesnt need to be tenderized by the acidic component of the marinade (in this case the orange juice). To get more of the flavor of the marinade, I spooned it onto the fish as I cooked each side. Side note: I broiled the fish in a large skillet as opposed to grilling it. For the rice, first off, I used Jasmine rice. A tip for better tasting rice, put the uncooked rice in a strainer and run cold water over it prior to cooking. This removes the dust that makes rice taste more starchy. I used light coconut milk to cut down on fat and I used frozen mango to cut down on prep time. One bag of frozen mango was the perfect amount ( I just threw it in frozen and it came out perfect). Hope this info is helpful! I know I'll be making this dish again!Read more