Tilapia Stuffed Peppers
A coastal spin on an old classic! The vibrant color of the pepper teams up with the vibrant flavor of Tilapia to make a fun dinnertime favorite.
Ingredients
Gorton's seafood
2 Gorton’s Signature Grilled Fillets
4 bell peppers, medium size
Non-stick cooking spray
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cups brown rice, prepared
1/2 tsp salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 cup water
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare Gorton’s Signature Grilled Tilapia Fillets according to package directions, then lower oven temperature to 375°F.
Step 2
In the meantime, core, seed and cut 1/4″ off tops of peppers.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add peppers, cook 3 minutes, rinse in cold water and drain.
Step 4
Spray a small non-stick skillet with non-stick spray and sauté onion and celery for 5-7 minutes over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Blend prepared rice, onions, celery, cilantro, salt, pepper and cooked Tilapia fillets in a large bowl, breaking fillets into chunks.
Step 6
Evenly distribute rice mixture into each bell pepper, place in a baking dish, add 1 cup water around peppers, bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes and enjoy!