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30 Mins Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner

Pressed for time? This Mexican Tilapia Fish Dinner with Mexican black beans, homemade guacamole, and restaurant-style salsa comes together in just 30 minutes and is healthy, nutritious and outrageously delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 499 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Tilapia:
  • 4 tilapia fish fillets (whole or loins only)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican chilli spice (hot or mild)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Beans:
  • 1 cup drained canned black beans
  • 1/2 cup Restaurant style Mexican Salsa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Assemble
  • 2 cups cooked lentils or any grain or seed ( see: how to cook quinoa, spicy vegan chickpea Moroccan couscous, mixed grain kale citrus salad, or Mexican style lentil detox salad)
  • 1 batch Restaurant style Mexican Salsa
  • 1 batch Classic Mexican guacamole
  • sour cream (optional)
  • grape tomatoes (optional)
  • Sliced Jalapenos (optional)

Notes

  • Make sure to really rub the spice mixture into the fish for maximum flavor.
  • Homemade salsa and guacamole taste best (use my recipes) but you can use store-bought as a short cut.
  • Serve this pan-fried tilapia with any grain or legume you like. Quinoa, brown rice, lentils, farro, white rice or bulgur - anything goes.
  • It's best to eat the dinner plate as is the same day, but use leftover tilapia for fish tacos or salad!
  • The bean mixture also makes the best nachos!