Mexican-Style Tilapia - Easy & Low Fat

Submitted by Chef #796136

"Tilapia is a mild, sweet-tasting fish that lends itself to all kinds of flavors. It's a good substitute for flounder and orange roughy. Enjoy this Mexican-style tilapia dish with sweet corn and rice."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 filets
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Lay tilapia fillets in a baking dish.
3. Sprinkle cumin and black pepper over fish.
4. Add canned tomatoes, and sprinkle cheese on top.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve with rice, sweet corn and black beans.

Reviews

[FoxySlimmer]

This was a real crowd-pleaser! I made the following "personal touches":<br/>I used fire roasted tomatoes and added 1tsp Tajin Classic Seasoning (chili/lime salt) on the fillets. I also substituted a can of Bush's Grillin' Beans - Black Bean Fiesta flavor for the black beans, and used Knorr Mexican Rice and a bag of frozen southwestern style corn for the side dish. YUM! Tons of flavor in a low-fat, healthy meal!

 

[MartzMimic]

I love this recipe! It's quick and easy, and allows plenty of room for personalizing. I made it again tonight, using a variety of Mexican cheeses and a mango salsa in place of the tomatoes.

 

[Bergy]

Excellent flavor - I did take some liberties - I did not add the cheese I used 1 tbsp of lite mayo and a fresh tomato with added mexi spices. Bake time was 20 minutes

 

[1baytown]

Very easy to make. Added thin sliced jalapeno's on top for a spicy touch. Served with white rice. Definately a keeper!

 

[Ellee]

Excellent and easy! Thanks :)