Tilapia with Jasmine Rice

Name: Tilapia with Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each); 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Serve this light, healthy tilapia and jasmine rice dish with a quick chopped salad.

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine water, rice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix seasonings; sprinkle over tilapia. In a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium heat until hot. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 3/4 cup rice: 412 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat.

This tender, full-flavored tilapia with fragrant jasmine rice is absolutely to die for. Your family will love this healthy and delicious dish! —Shirl Parsons, Cape Carteret, North Carolina

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