Sweet and Spicy Seafood!

Sweet Cinnamon and Spicy Cayenne Seared Tilapia 

served over Jasmine Rice with Mixed Vegetables...

Did I just make your mouth water??

Seared Tilapia over a bed of spicy and mild peppers

I do not eat seafood very often anymore due to all of the fish farms, pollution, and oil spills; however, when I purchase seafood, it is always super fresh. I recommend seafood from The Fresh Market which is reasonably priced, has beautiful fillets, stuffed seafood options, and a wide-variety. 

I love sweet and spicy food combos. They are a flavor-explosion in my mouth, and the Basmati Jasmine Rice will take you to the moon! Prepare for awesomeness once again and blow your socks off with this new dish, courtesy of my roomie, Keelia.

Preparation time: 10 mins prepping, 15 mins for veggies, 20-30mins for rice depending if you prefer your rice al dente or softer, 5-7 mins for the Tilapia...I feel like it varies with heat and the pan you are using to saute your pieces of fish.

Serves: 2 people

• Appetizer Idea: Brie and a French Loaf from Nova's Bakery located in South End.

Ingredients:

• Cinnamon and Cayenne: spread a layer of each on a plate for coating your fish
• 2 Tilapia Fillets
• Basmati Jasmine Rice (2-3 Cups)
• Mixed Veggies:
• One Onion
• 1 Red Pepper
• One Yellow Pepper
• One Purple Pepper
• One Orange Pepper
• 2 Cups of Fresh Spinach
• 1-2 Tomatoes *add towards the end, they add a lot of juices & don't need as much time
• 2-3 Cloves of Garlic
• Mixed Herb Blend, Salt & Pepper
• Grapeseed Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Get to it y'all!!!

Mixed Veggies and Basmati Rice

• Basmati Jasmine Rice: Bring water to a boil, pour in your rice with a tbsp of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, simmer for 20-30mins and remove when it suits your taste.

• Mixed Vegetables: Heat Saucepan or Skillet with Grapeseed Oil, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Jalapenos or Cayenne Peppers (optional) on medium-high heat, add loosely-chopped vegetables and saute for 15 mins-ish or until, the mix veggies are to your liking once again! Be creative, you may switch out some veggies, you're allowed!! 

• Tilapia: Rinse your fillets in cold water, rub a little Grapeseed Oil, cover both-sides in your cinnamon & cayenne mix, add salt & pepper. Heat your saucepan with Grapeseed Oil, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, on med-high heat, Sear, and Saute for about 5-7 mins until golden brown and un-slimy!!

• Make Your Plate: Place rice on your plate, veggies, and Tilapia on the top!

And Voila...

Cinnamon and Cayenne Seared Tilapia over a bed of Mixed Rice and Basmati  Rice