Meal Kit

Tilapia with Chipotle Tomato Salsa

with cilantro lime zucchini

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Milk, Eggs

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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Dress up your fish with something fancy here. Not just the cornmeal, although that brings a delightful texture, but the juicy quartered grape tomatoes mixed with the smoky heat of a chipotle pesto. Flavor plus texture plus fish... it all adds up to a meal that's dressed to the nines.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Zucchini
  • Info
    11 oz. Tilapia Fillets
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • Info
    1 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
  • Info
    0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Cilantro Lime Pepper Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    28g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1270mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

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

  • If using mahi-mahi, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 4, and 5, frying until fish reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.

  • If using shrimp, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 4, and 5, frying until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry, cut into 1” strips, and season with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 4 and 5, flipping occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini and halve across length. Quarter lengthwise into sticks.

    Mince cilantro (no need to stem).

    Halve, then quarter tomatoes.

    Pat tilapia dry and, on a separate cutting board, halve lengthwise into four equally-sized pieces. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Make the Chipotle Tomato Salsa

    Mix tomatoes, chipotle pesto (to taste), and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Roast the Zucchini

    Place zucchini on prepared baking sheet with toss with 2 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt.

    Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until tender, 12-15 minutes.

    Carefully and gently, combine roasted zucchini, seasoning blend, and cilantro. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.

    While zucchini roasts, prepare fish.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Fish

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Let heat, 5 minutes.

    While oil heats, combine mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp. water in another mixing bowl. Place cornmeal on a plate.

    Dip a tilapia piece in mayonnaise-water mixture, coating completely. Transfer to plate with cornmeal and flip until coated, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with remaining pieces.

  5. 5

    Fry Fish and Finish Dish

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Test oil temperature by adding a pinch of cornmeal to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, let oil cool. If it doesn't brown, increase heat.

    Working in batches if necessary, add tilapia to hot oil and fry until fish is golden all over and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.

    Gently transfer to towel-lined plate.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tilapia with chipotle tomato salsa. Bon appétit!

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