Tilapia in Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Method6 steps · about 25 min

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the tilapia fillets (4) dry and lightly season with salt and pepper (to taste). Rinse and drain the salted black beans (1 cup) (tausi).

   Uses 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each) · salt and pepper to taste · 1 cup salted black beans (tausi) (rinsed and drained)

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   Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil (2 tablespoons). Add tilapia and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until nicely seared but not fully cooked.

   Sear both sides: 1–2 minutes each · 4 minUses Seasoned dry tilapia fillets · 2 tablespoons canola oil for searing

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   Step 3: In a lightly greased baking dish, arrange fish in a single layer.

   Uses Seared but partly cooked tilapia · A little additional oil to grease the baking dish

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   Step 4: In a saucepan, combine black beans, chili garlic sauce (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1 teaspoon), and water (1/2 cup). Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Pour mixture over tilapia.

   Uses Rinsed and drained salted black beans · 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce · 1 teaspoon soy sauce · 1/2 cup water · Seared tilapia arranged in baking dish

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   Step 5: Cover baking dish with foil and bake in a 375 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and sauce is reduced.

   Bake fish covered · 15 minUses Tilapia topped with black-bean garlic sauce

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   Step 6: Serve hot.

   Uses Baked tilapia and sauce