Summer Grill Recipe: Haitian-style Tilapia

tilapia

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: catfish

Snapper is leaner while catfish is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with less pungency.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Rinse the tilapia and pat dry with paper towels.

Marinate the tilapia with lime juice, garlic, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the marinated tilapia to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the tilapia and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Return the tilapia to the skillet, spooning the vegetable mixture over it.

Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot, garnished with scallions and additional lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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