Quinoa Crusted Tilapia

3.2 from 382 ratings

Tilapia and quinoa pack a dual punch: they're healthy and quick to cook. This recipe gives texture to the mild and flaky tilapia by broiling a layer of quinoa on top of the fish, creating a dish that is simple to make but has a great presentation. Click here for Dinner Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon thyme (preferably fresh)
16 ounce tialpia fillets
3 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper
juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Preheat your oven by putting it on broil. Bring the quinoa, chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons of thyme to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Place your tilapia on a sheet tray covered in aluminum foil. Brush the tilapia on both sides with olive oil, the remaining salt and thyme, pepper, and lemon juice. Take a spoon and spread out a layer of the quinoa on top of the tilapia until there is a thin even layer.
Put the tilapia under the broiler, on the highest rack. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the tilapia is cooked through and the quinoa has begun to brown slightly.
Let the fish cool and then serve alongside the additional quinoa.