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Cajun-Style Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia
with remoulade and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Maija Barnes
We know you can't wait to try this meal. This perfectly crispy Cajun-style cornmeal-crusted tilapia. It's got a delicious remoulade and a side of tender green beans. It's got it all.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
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11 oz. Tilapia Fillets
- ½ cup Yellow Cornmeal
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1 fl. oz. Remoulade
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates32g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat22g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1170mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 3 and 4, and cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Green Onions
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
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2 Cook the Green Beans
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until starting to soften, 30-60 seconds.Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Uncover and add Cajun seasoning (to taste). Stir to combine. Remove from burner.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
3 Prepare the Tilapia
Pat tilapia dry and season both sides with garlic pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place cornmeal on a plate. Add tilapia and gently flip to coat both sides, pressing gently to adhere. -
4 Cook Tilapia and Finish Dish
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tilapia to hot pan and cook until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer to towel-lined plate. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tilapia with remoulade and garnishing with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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