Tilapia Pepper Fajitas Food

CHIPOTLE-HONEY GLAZED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Put the chipotle chiles, honey, scallions, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl, add the tilapia and toss to coat evenly; set aside for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with coleslaw and lemon wedges on the side.

TILAPIA FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS - JUST 6 SMARTPOINTS PER SERVING

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions and cook until fork tender, stirring as needed to prevent sticking.
• Add 2 tablespoons Homemade Fajita Seasoning (ingredients above) to the pepper and onion mixture. Save any extra seasoning for another dish!
• Remove peppers and onions from the pan and heat tilapia fillets according to package instructions.
• Serve each fillet with an even portion of peppers and onions.

TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• In a shallow bowl combine the melted butter and lemon juice.
• Dip fish into butter mixture,then press into the spice mixture.
• Place in a shallow casserole sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until fish flakes when pressed.

FISH FAJITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add the beans, salsa and 1/2 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes; season with salt.
• Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers and sliced onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, without stirring, until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Toss the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder; season generously with salt. Scatter over the roasted vegetables and broil until the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir the cilantro into the beans and divide among plates. Serve with the fish, roasted vegetables, tortillas, guacamole and lime wedges.

LIME TILAPIA WITH CRISP-TENDER PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place fillets on a 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with lime zest, salt and pepper. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir peppers in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender; stir in basil. Serve with tilapia.

SHEET PAN FAJITAS WITH BEEF

Steps:

• Line a large, rimmed baking sheet (for best results, use a three-quarter sized sheet pan) with a silicone baking mat (recommended) or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine flank steak, peppers, red onion, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well coated.
• Spread the pepper and steak mixture onto the baking sheet. Make sure everything is in an even layer with little to no overlap. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers have softened and slightly caramelized and the steak reaches the desired doneness level.
• Remove sheet pan from oven. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
• Serve immediately with avocado (optional) and either corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.

LIGHTLY SPICED FISH FAJITAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Put the beaten egg into a shallow bowl. Tip the breadcrumbs onto a plate. Mix the fajita seasoning into the breadcrumbs.
• Brush a non-stick baking sheet with oil. Dip the fish strips into the egg, then coat them with the breadcrumbs. Transfer to the oven.
• Meanwhile, put the spring onions and peppers on a baking tray and turn them through a small amount of oil. When the fish has been in the oven for 5 mins, put the onions and peppers in. Bake for a further 10 mins until the fish fingers are golden.
• Mash the avocados with a fork and stir through the diced tomato, lime juice and some black pepper. Get the other accompaniments ready in bowls.
• Warm the tortillas for 15-30 secs in the microwave, or you can warm them through on a plate in the oven for a few mins.
• Place all the food in dishes on the table and let everyone dig in!

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
• Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.
• Set aside for 20 min or so.
• Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
• Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
• Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
• If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
• The fish should be opaque and flaky.
• Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.