Lemon Paprika Tilapia over Rice Pilaf

Lemon Paprika Tilapia over Rice Pilaf
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1 Review
Simple, savory flavors come together for a fish dinner everyone will love.
10 min
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
4 servings

Ingredients

Fish

3 tablespoons
Land O Lakes® Butter
1 tablespoon
freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon
cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
paprika
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1 pound
whole fresh tilapia fillets

Rice

1 tablespoon
Land O Lakes® Butter
1 small (1/2 cup)
onion, chopped
1/4 cup
chopped carrot
1/4 cup
chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon
salt
2 (10-ounce) packages
frozen microwaveable white rice

Directions

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sizzling. Stir in lemon zest, pepper, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add tilapia fillets. Cook, turning once, 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork and is light golden brown. Remove from pan. Keep warm.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent and carrot and celery are crisply tender.
  3. Prepare rice according to package directions, while vegetables are cooking. Stir rice into cooked vegetables until combined. Continue cooking until heated through.
  4. Place rice mixture onto platter. Top with fish.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
360
Cholesterol
85mg
Carbohydrates
33g
Protein
26g
Fat
14g
Sodium
600mg
Dietary Fiber
1g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

This is absolutely the best. I have made this twice in the last 2 weeks, The first time I was in a hurry and did make the rice pilaf, but I did tonight and it was so good. This will be a staple on the menu,

Posted March 12, 2015 by Jeanne

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