Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia With Black Beans And Salsa

• 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

1. 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).
2. Add two cans of drained and rinsed black beans and one cup water.
3. 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.
4. Prepare tilapia: In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Dredge each tilapia fillet in cornmeal mixture, patting it carefully on to cover completely.
6. 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).
7. Transfer to plate and keep warm.
8. Serve tilapia with black beans and salsa.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cornmeal-crusted-tilapia-with-black-beans-and-salsa-259717 (may not work)