Joshua's Favorite Tilapia with Jasmine Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinners with "Joshua's Favorite Tilapia with Jasmine Rice," a delightfully simple yet flavor-packed meal that brings restaurant-quality freshness to your table. This recipe features tender, flaky tilapia fillets perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, pan-seared to golden perfection in a luscious butter and olive oil blend. Paired with fluffy, aromatic jasmine rice, this dish is finished with a drizzle of rich parsley-infused butter sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon, adding a zesty brightness that will tantalize your taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for seafood lovers craving a light, satisfying, and wholesome dinner. Impress your family or dinner guests with this flavorful, elegant meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 1 cup Jasmine rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the jasmine rice and water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Step 4

Meanwhile, pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the seasoned tilapia fillets. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and becomes golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the tilapia from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the chopped parsley and allow the butter to melt, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Step 9

To serve, place a scoop of jasmine rice onto each plate, top with a tilapia fillet, and drizzle the butter-parsley sauce over the fish. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1289.6

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 293.8mg	0%
Sodium 2750.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 111.1g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 126.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1747.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 21.5%