Chimichurri Tilapia

with Barley, Pepper & Tomatoes

with Tilapia Fillets

This hearty dish is bursting with bold, zesty flavors thanks to the herbaceous mix of cilantro sauce, pickled jalapeño, and fresh lime juice (a nod to classic Argentinian chimichurri) that we're drizzling over our cajun-spiced tilapia, sautéed vegetables, and barley. 12 green SmartPoints® per serving 11 blue SmartPoints® per serving 7 purple SmartPoints® per serving To learn more about WW and SmartPoints® visit Hey, Chef! Try these WW pro-tips: Skip adding salt during prep and cooking, and see nutrition info for sodium as packaged. Counting SmartPoints? Choose nonstick cooking spray (0 SmartPoints) instead of olive oil (1 SmartPoint per teaspoon) to coat your pan before heating.

Details

Nutrition per serving

620 Calories

Ingredients

2 each

Tilapia Fillets

½ cup

Pearled Barley

1 each

Lime

4 oz

Grape Tomatoes

2 each

Scallions

1 each

Bell Pepper

¼ cup

Cilantro Sauce

1 oz

Sliced Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

2 tbsp

Dried Currants

2 tbsp

Roasted Pistachios

1 tbsp

Cajun Spice Blend (Smoked Paprika, Ground Yellow Mustard, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Whole Dried Oregano, Whole Dried Thyme & Cayenne Pepper)

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

Instructions

step 1

Cook the barley

Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, add the barley and cook, uncovered, 28 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

step 2

Prepare the ingredients

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Place the currants in a bowl; cover with hot water. Set aside to rehydrate at least 10 minutes. Cut off and discard the stem of the bell pepper. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then medium dice. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Halve the tomatoes. Quarter the lime. Roughly chop the pistachios. Roughly chop the jalapeño pepper. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. In a bowl, combine the cilantro sauce, the juice of 2 lime wedges, and as much of the chopped jalapeño pepper as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

step 3

Cook the vegetables

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced bell pepper and sliced white bottoms of the scallions in an even layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Add the halved tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

step 4

Cook the fish

Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt, pepper, and enough of the spice blend to coat (you may have extra). In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned tilapia. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and cooked through.* Turn off the heat.

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish.

step 5

Finish the barley & serve your dish

To the pot of cooked barley, add the cooked vegetables, rehydrated currants (draining before adding), and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished barley topped with the cooked tilapia and chimichurri. Garnish with the chopped pistachios, sliced green tops of the scallions, and remaining lime wedges. Enjoy!