Almond Tilapia And Peas And Carrots Rice Recipe

A vibrant and healthy 30-minute meal inspired by Rachael Ray! Flaky tilapia fillets are pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with crunchy almonds, then served alongside a colorful rice pilaf bursting with sweet carrots and peas. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 529.7 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Tilapia And Peas And Carrots Rice

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

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How to Make Almond Tilapia And Peas And Carrots Rice

  1. Prepare the rice pilaf: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups vegetable broth and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil.
  2. Add 1 cup long-grain rice and ½ cup chopped carrots. Stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Stir in ½ cup frozen peas and 2 chopped scallions. Cook for 4 minutes more.
  5. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
  6. While the rice cooks, prepare the tilapia: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
  7. Season 2 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
  8. Add the tilapia to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon over the cooked fish.
  10. Top the tilapia with ¼ cup slivered almonds and serve immediately with the carrot, pea, and rice pilaf.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

28g

Carbs

16g