Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa (use your favorite prepared salsa)
Tilapia
1 lb tilapia fillet (four 4-oz. fillets)
1/3 cup cornmeal (yellow)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Spicy Black Beans
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water

Preparation

Prepare black beans: Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans and one cup water.
Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 inutes. (If you want a thinner consistency, add more water to taste). Season with coarse salt to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Prepare tilapia: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; add salt and pepper to taste.
Dredge each tilapia fillet in cornmeal mixture, patting it carefully on to cover completely.
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook as many fillets as you can (without crowding) until golden and firm (about 2-4 minutes per side).
Transfer to plate and keep warm.
Serve tilapia with black beans and salsa.