Filete De Tilapia A La Marinara Recipe
Grilled tilapia topped with seafood, criolla sauce in coconut milk, served with rice and fried plantains
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Filete de Tilapia a la Marinara
Method
Directions for Filete de Tilapia a la Marinara
- 1
Prepare the Seafood Marinara Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, diced onion, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
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Add the mixed seafood and cook until the seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh cilantro. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Grill the Tilapia
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
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Fry the Plantains
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the sliced plantains until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve
Plate the grilled tilapia, top with the seafood marinara sauce, and serve with rice and fried plantains on the side.
