Oh, honey, you wanna know what to eat with that tilapia fish? Well, let me tell you, I’ve cooked up more tilapia in my day than you’ve had hot dinners. That fish is good, but you gotta have the right stuff with it. You can’t just slap it on a plate and call it a meal, no sir.
Sides Dishes for Tilapia Fish
First thing’s first, you need some carbs. Gotta have somethin’ to fill your belly, you know? That tilapia, it’s all protein, good for you, but it ain’t gonna stick to your ribs. So, what kind of carbs we talkin’ about?
- Rice: Plain old rice is just fine. Cook it up nice and fluffy. That’s what I always say. Just plain rice, easy peasy.
- Jasmine Rice: If you want somethin’ a little fancy, jasmine rice is good. Smells nice, like them flowers.
- Cilantro Lime Rice: Now, if you really wanna get fancy, this is the way to go. It’s got that tangy taste. Makes your mouth water just thinkin’ about it. You just throw some of that green stuff, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime in your rice. Makes that plain old fish taste like a party in your mouth.
But rice ain’t the only thing, no way. You gotta have some vegetables. Gotta keep things regular, if you know what I mean.
More Good Eats with Tilapia
Now, there’s this thing called a corn casserole. It’s like, corn but all mixed up with other stuff, it’s sweet and creamy. It’s good, real good. My grandkids, they love it when I make corn casserole. They gobble it right up. You can put that next to your tilapia, and you’ve got yourself a real feast.
Then there is pasta. You know them noodles. You can put some sauce on it or just butter. Whatever you want. It’s good with the tilapia. My grandkids like pasta, especially with the red sauce. You know, the tomato kind. That’s what we had last Sunday. They ate it all up, every last bit.
Green Stuff with Your Fish
Asparagus, that’s a good one. Them green sticks. You can grill ’em, they say. I just boil ’em, myself. Makes ’em soft. You can put some of that fancy creamy dressing on ’em if you want. Or just butter. Butter makes everything better, that’s what I always say.
You can also have potatoes. Mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, baked potatoes. Any kind of potatoes you like. Potatoes and fish, that’s a classic. Like bread and butter. You can have sweet potatoes, too. They are orange. They are sweet. I like them with brown sugar. You ever tried that? Brown sugar on sweet potatoes? It’s good, real good.
- Broccoli: You know, that green stuff that looks like little trees? That’s good for you. Steam it up, put some cheese on it. Kids’ll eat it if you put cheese on it.
- Green Beans: Them long skinny things. My momma used to grow ’em in the garden. We’d snap ’em and cook ’em up. Good with a little bacon grease.
Don’t Forget Dessert!
And don’t forget dessert! After you eat all that fish and sides, you gotta have somethin’ sweet. A piece of pie, maybe. Or some cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite. I make ’em from scratch. None of that store-bought stuff.
So, there you have it. Plenty of things to eat with your tilapia fish. Just remember to have some carbs, some vegetables, and somethin’ sweet at the end. And don’t be afraid to try new things. You might just surprise yourself. Now, go on and get cookin’! That fish ain’t gonna cook itself, you know!
Oh, one last thing. If you don’t like any of that, just have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That’s what my husband used to say. But don’t do that. Have the tilapia side dishes, they are good for you, real good.
