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Steamed Tilapia with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette and Fragrant Steamed Rice

Name: Steamed Tilapia with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette and Fragrant Steamed Rice
Ingredients: 415.8 g Fish, tilapia, raw; 79.0 g Rice, white, long-grain, raw, enriched; 60.6 g Queso Fresco Soft Cheese; 78.8 g Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette; 130.3 g Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

Nutrition

1009

kcal

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Protein

Carbs

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Ingredients(5)

Fish, tilapia, raw415.8 g

Rice, white, long-grain, raw, enriched79.0 g

Queso Fresco Soft Cheese60.6 g

Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette78.8 g

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw130.3 g

Instructions

Rinse 100g of long-grain white rice until the water runs clear. Cook using your preferred steaming method until fluffy and tender.

Prepare the tilapia: Season the fillets lightly with salt. Place them in a bamboo steamer basket lined with parchment paper or leafy greens. Steam over boiling water for 6-8 minutes until the fish is opaque, flaky, and pulls apart easily with a fork.

While the fish steams, prepare the garnish. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and crumble the queso fresco.

To plate, scoop the steaming hot rice into a wide bowl. Carefully transfer the delicate tilapia fillets on top.

Drizzle the cilantro-lime vinaigrette evenly over the fish and rice. The acid from the vinaigrette will cut through the mildness of the fish.

Finish by scattering the fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco over the top for a bright, creamy textural contrast. Serve immediately while aromatic and warm.