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Tilapia al Mojo de Ajo with Rice

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$16.00450 cal · 36g protein

Ingredients

  • tilapia fillets1½ lb
  • garlic8 cloves
  • butter3 tbsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • limes3 count
  • cilantro½ bunch
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • vegetable broth¼ cup
  • ancho chili powder1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice. Slice the garlic thin.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the garlic and cook gently 4-5 minutes until golden but not brown.

  3. 3

    Season the tilapia with salt and chile powder, push the garlic to the side and cook the fish over medium heat 3 minutes per side until it flakes.

  4. 4

    Add broth and the juice of 2 limes, swirl and spoon the garlic sauce over the fish.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with cilantro and serve over rice with lime wedges.

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