Tilapia Margarita Recipe
blackened tilapia, blackened shrimp, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese, avocado, red rice, sautéed vegetables
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Red Rice
Cook the red rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
- 2
Blacken the Tilapia
Rub the tilapia fillets with olive oil, blackening seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- 3
Blacken the Shrimp
In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and toss in the shrimp. Season with blackening seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add mixed bell peppers and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, layer the cooked red rice, top with blackened tilapia, then add blackened shrimp. Sprinkle with pico de gallo, add sliced avocado, and finish with a sprinkle of Chihuahua cheese.