{"id":19565,"date":"2015-09-07T09:34:10","date_gmt":"2015-09-07T13:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/?p=19565"},"modified":"2019-11-26T07:16:58","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:16:58","slug":"spicy-tilapia-with-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2015\/09\/07\/spicy-tilapia-with-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Tilapia with Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2012\/01\/17\/apple-cake\/food-header-1-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,144\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Food-Header-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?fit=640%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6237\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?resize=640%2C144&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Food-Header-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Food-Header-12.jpg?resize=300%2C67&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19567\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2015\/09\/07\/spicy-tilapia-with-tomatoes\/tilapia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Tilapia.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Tilapia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Tilapia.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19567\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Tilapia.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tilapia\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Tilapia.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Tilapia.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What I love about this dish is it&#8217;s spiciness &#8211; tilapia tends to be a mild fish so the combination of the garlic, Cajun spices and fresh tomatoes give it a little zip. It uses up\u00a0the bounty\u00a0of tomatoes in my backyard, and start to finish &#8211; can be made\u00a0in about 20 minutes. Why labor on Labor Day?\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 small, yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; 4 large tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups)<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning<\/li>\n<li>4 tilapia filets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and\u00a0add the onions and garlic. \u00a0Stir frequently, so as not to burn the garlic, until onions soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning to the pan and cook for a few minutes more.<\/li>\n<li>Place tilapia filets on top of the cooked tomatoes, cover, and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes. Place the filets on a platter and ladle\u00a0the sauce on top. Serves four.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What I love about this dish is it&#8217;s spiciness &#8211; tilapia tends to be a mild fish so the combination of the garlic, Cajun spices and fresh tomatoes give it a little zip. It uses up\u00a0the bounty\u00a0of tomatoes in my &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2015\/09\/07\/spicy-tilapia-with-tomatoes\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1238],"tags":[3691,3692],"class_list":["post-19565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lovin-from-the-oven","tag-easy-dinners","tag-what-to-do-with-all-of-those-tomatoes"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1ed1x-55z","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":48406,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2026\/09\/28\/red-lentil-soup\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":0},"title":"Red Lentil Soup","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"September 28, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The weekend was rain, rain, and more rain. We're experiencing a Nor'easter on the east coast. Of course, nothing like what the poor folks in shore towns are experiencing - the flooding is unbelievable. You know it's bad when you're getting around town in a kayak. So, Saturday night's dinner\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LentilSoup.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LentilSoup.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LentilSoup.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":48073,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2026\/07\/27\/cannellini-bean-salad\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":1},"title":"Cannellini Bean Salad","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"July 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Cannellini bean salad is a terrific side dish for a summer cook-out. It's easy to make, healthy, and is dressed with a simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Although the recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, I had some gorgeous Jersey tomatoes that I used instead. There's plenty of room to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BeanSalad.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BeanSalad.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BeanSalad.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":35623,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2021\/02\/09\/pasta-e-fagioli\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":2},"title":"Pasta e Fagioli","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"February 9, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Soup is always a terrific comfort food to make for dinner when it's snowing. Sunday was no exception - a tomato broth with ham , cannellini beans, pasta, and garlic is just what the doctor ordered! It makes 6 servings. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 slice pancetta or ham, finely\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PastaF.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PastaF.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PastaF.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":42092,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2023\/12\/04\/minestrone-soup-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":3},"title":"Minestrone Soup","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"December 4, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"This minestrone soup is a hearty (and meatless) meal for a cold night. You can customize it by adding other vegetables, different beans, or pasta. Bonus is that it freezes well! 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Minestroneweb.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Minestroneweb.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Minestroneweb.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":35222,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2020\/10\/06\/minestrone-soup\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":4},"title":"Minestrone Soup","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"October 6, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"If you ever feel like you're not getting enough vegetables in your diet, make this soup! It's chock full of them, along with two different kinds of beans, and some pasta for good measure. This minestrone is the perfect for the cold weather coming our way - it's healthy and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Minestrone.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Minestrone.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Minestrone.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":20320,"url":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/2016\/02\/01\/beef-ragu-over-polenta\/","url_meta":{"origin":19565,"position":5},"title":"Beef Ragu over Polenta","author":"Tina Garceau","date":"February 1, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Trying to keep up my culinary momentum since last weekend's blizzard cook-a-thon, I realized it's been a while since I've made polenta. Polenta is something most people shy away from, but this microwaved version - the brainchild of Barbara Kafka, is easy to make. Creamy polenta topped off with braised\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lovin' from the Oven&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lovin' from the Oven","link":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/category\/lovin-from-the-oven\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ragu.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ragu.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ragu.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19565\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}