How to Make Butter-Baked Tilapia and Coconut Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter-Baked Tilapia and Coconut Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings together the flavors of tender, flaky fish and fragrant, creamy coconut rice. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal, and is sure to become a favorite in your household.

The star of this dish is the butter-baked tilapia, which is tender and flavorful, with a crispy, golden brown exterior. The fish is seasoned with a simple yet delicious blend of spices, and the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 stick salted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and cook and stir until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season tilapia fillets with lemon-pepper seasoning on both sides. Place in a glass pan. Break the stick of butter in half and place directly on top of the fillets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until butter is fully melted and bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle some of the butter back over the fish and reduce the oven temperature to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish looks just about done, 3 to 5 minutes more. Raise the temperature back to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake until the edges start to get golden brown. Serve with rice.
  • Nutrition

    1374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 102g
    • Saturated Fat: 73g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 1196mg