Tilapia is a very mild fish and easily adapts to all kinds of spices and flavors. It is readily available and a very affordable fish that doesn’t taste fishy. A light entree that’s healthy too especially needed during the holiday season. This seasoning would be delicious on any mild flavored fish. I don’t buy seasoning rubs very often but I really liked this one as it can be used in so many ways where you want “a little kick.”
There is some controvery over farming practices of tilapia – all I can say is know your fishmonger and buy from a reputable source.
I frequently associate lemon with fish so I thought a lemon flavored potato would be a good side. The fish recipe, slightly adapted, comes from fellow blogger Gail at https://snapshotsincursive.com/2022/10/07/jamaican-seasoned-fish/
I also drew inspiration from Gail’s Greek potato side dish but combined a few recipes to make my own version. I have not indicated what I changed – just go to her site as there are new posts every day!
This is a perfect combination for a light dinner…
Jamaican Seasoned Tilapia with Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes
- tilapia fillets (flounder would be another good choice)
- Taste of Jamaica Seasoning Dry Rub – Gustas Vitae – (see ingredients below)
- equal parts unsalted butter and EVOO
- wedges of fresh lemon
This is a two step process – searing them first to get a nice crust and then finishing in the oven.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray the baking sheet with a non-stick spray. Liberally sprinkle the Jamaica seasoning on both sides of the fillets.
Heat the oil/butter mixture in a skillet and sear each fillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes per side until a nice browning is achieved. Move the fillets to the baking sheet and bake 6 minutes or so until the fish is tender. Serve with lemon wedges and Greek Style Lemon Potatoes.
Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes:
- Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges/pieces
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp. EVOO
- Juice from 1 small lemon
- 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp. dried oregano
Place the potatoes in a medium baking dish and cover with the next 7 ingredients. Add as much of the vegetable broth mixture as needed, you don’t want to add too much. You will be steaming the potatoes, covered first in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the potatoes are tender. If necessary, pour off any excess liquid before proceeding. Sprinkle the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese and bake, uncovered another 15 minutes or so until the potatoes have browned.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Jamaica seasoning liberally applied on both sides…
The potato ingredients…
The liquid mixture is poured over the potatoes and then covered with foil to steam…
Parmesan cheese is added to brown and finish the potatoes – Perfectly cooked with a touch of lemon…
I love this combination…
Makes me hungry just looking at the pictures…
Such a tasty looking plate!
I’ve never paired Tilapia with Jerk seasoning. It sounds so good. I need to check it out. Lemon potatoes are the perfect side to the fish.
Gail’s blog is full of wonderful recipes. 🙂
Thanks Ronit – I’ve made it a few times in the past month and I really enjoyed it. It will appear regularly. Gail’s blog posts are usually short/often simple and from what I’ve tried always good 🙂
You are so kind. We seem to like the same things, so it’s a beautiful balance. 💫
Thank you so much. What an inspiration you both are to me! 🌟✨💫
Likewise! 🙂
Gail, I love this rub and I am now having tilapia every week or so instead of so much salmon. Lucky you to have so many choices down there in Florida 🙂
Awesome. It really is flavorful, isn’t it???
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Thanks Gina – a great recipe using Tilapia with a side of lemon potatoes. A keeper for sure 🙂
You’re welcome. I love your recipe!
It’s been a minute since I’ve cooked some fish. Thanks for the tasty looking recipe.
You’re welcome Jeff! I try to have fish in some form a couple times a week – tilapia is a good choice and readily available 🙂
ooh yum to those potatoes. i just looked up tilapia; apparently here in australia it is considered a restricted noxious fish, introduced as an aquarium fish! phew. so i guess another species is in order for this dish :=)
Yes, I read that – but because it is an invasive species it’s considered noxious everywhere. But it’s farmed here and controlled… The potatoes are delicious and the fish too – any mild fish would love this Jerk seasoning 🙂