Oven-Roasted Tilapia With Crema Sauce

Oven-Roasted Tilapia With Crema Sauce is served with a chow-chow–flavored coleslaw and crema sauce.

1 Tbsp Jerk seasoning  

2 Tbs Coriander, ground

1 Tbsp Paprika

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

7 lb (50) Tilapia (frozen), thawed

Combine jerk seasoning spice, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside. 

Place 25 tilapia portions on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”) lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan release spray. You will need to use 2 pans. 

Spread 1/4 cup 2 tsp (about 1 oz) spices evenly over each pan. Double amount for 100 servings. Bake: Conventional oven: 350 °F for 8–10 minutes. Set aside for step  

Coleslaw mixture: 

1/4 cup Green onions, fresh, diced

1 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced

2 Tbsp Coriander, ground

1 1/2 cups Apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 cups + 2 tsp  Honey 

1 cup Sugar

4 lb Coleslaw mix, fresh, shredded

33/4 cups Red bell pepper, fresh, chopped

Combine green onions, garlic, coriander, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir well. Add coleslaw mix and bell peppers. Toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at until ready to serve. 

Crema sauce: 

2 lb 10 oz Sour cream, nonfat

3 1/2 cups Cilantro, fresh, chopped

1/4 cup+ 2 Tbsp+ 2 tsp Lime zest

1/4 cup 2 Tbsp Lime juice

2 tsp Salt

Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well.Cover and refrigerate at until ready to serve.  

Assembly per plate: First layer: Portion 1/2 cup (about 21/2 oz) coleslaw mixture onto each plate. Second layer: Place 1 tilapia portion on top of coleslaw mixture. Third layer: Portion 1 Tbsp crema sauce on top of tilapia. Makes 50 servings.