Spicy Steamed Tilapia w/ Jalapeno Relish

Spicy Steamed Tilapia w/ Jalapeno Relish
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 280.9
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.7 mg
  • Sodium: 293.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 27.8 g

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Introduction

Very spicy. Honestly, could use some more salt or cider vinegar in the relish, but I'm trying to keep this low sodium. Very spicy. Honestly, could use some more salt or cider vinegar in the relish, but I'm trying to keep this low sodium.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    For Rub:
    Paprika 1/2 tsp
    Cayenne Pepper 1/2 tsp
    Garlic powder, 1/4 tsp
    Pepper, black, 1/4 tsp
    Thyme, ground, .125 tsp (1/8 tsp)
    Oregano, ground, .125 tsp (1/8 tsp)
    Salt, .125 tsp (1/8 tsp)
    Smart Balance Heart Right Light Buttery Spread, 1/2 tbsp

    The Goodies:
    Tilapia, 8 oz (1/2 lb)
    Brown Rice, medium grain, 1 cup (I use boil in a bag)
    Broccoli, 1 cup, chopped

    For Relish:
    Jalapeno Peppers, 1 pepper
    Onions, raw, 1-2 tbsp chopped
    Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1/2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia)
    Cilantro 1/4 cup

Directions

Boil water in two pans, one for steaming, one for rice.

Mix rub ingredients together. Spread about 1 tbsp on each half of tilapia (1/4 lb each) then rub spice mix onto each.

Place tilapia and broccoli in steamer, steam about 20 minutes until tender. In second pan, boil rice for 10 minutes or as directed on box.

While other stuff is cooking, chop jalapenos, onions, and cilantro into a nice paste. Chop tomato and stir in with paste.

Layer rice, then broccoli and tilapia, and top w/ relish. Watch out this has some serious heat to it. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZABEZABE.