Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta

By MplsCooks

Discover the wonders of smoked paprika with this easy and economical fish dinner. Creamy polenta complements the full-flavored fish.

The tilapia can be prepared either in a grill pan on the stove or over the coals on an outdoor grill.

Ingredients

• * Polenta:
• * 4 cups fat-free milk
• * 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
• * 1/4 teaspoon salt
• * 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
• * Fish:
• * 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• * 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
• * Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese; cover and keep warm.

To prepare the fish, heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring well. Rub fish evenly with oil mixture. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.