Oven-Roasted Tilapia With Crema Sauce USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Oven-Roasted Tilapia With Crema Sauce is served with a chow-chow–flavored coleslaw and crema sauce.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 serving provides 2 oz equivalent meat and 5⁄8 cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine jerk seasoning spice, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 4.
  • Place 25 tilapia portions on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”) lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan-release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Spread 2 Tbsp 1 tsp (about ½ oz) spices evenly over each pan. Double amount for 50 servings.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 8–10 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 5–8 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds
  • Set aside for step 13.
  • Coleslaw mixture: Combine green onions, garlic, coriander, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Add coleslaw and bell peppers. Toss well to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at 40 °F until ready for service. Please note that coleslaw mixture will shrink in size if reserved longer than 5 hours due to vinegar. Set aside for step 14.
  • Crema sauce: Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at 40 °F until ready for service. Set aside for step 13.
  • Place small plates on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”).
    For 25 servings, use 2 pans (13 plates on 1 pans and 12 plates on 1 pan).
    For 50 servings, use 4 pans (13 plates on 3 pans and 11 plates on 1 pan).
  • Assembly per plate:
    First layer: Using a No. 8 scoop, portion ½ cup (about 2½ oz) coleslaw mixture onto each plate.
    Second layer: Place 1 tilapia portion on top of coleslaw mixture.
    Third layer: Using a No. 40 scoop, portion 1 Tbsp (about 9/10 oz) crema sauce on top of tilapia.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1 plate.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Oven-Roasted Tilapia With Crema Sauce USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 plate
Calories 229 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 316mg14%
Potassium 329mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 25g8%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 21g23%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin D 95IU633%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature green onions: 2 oz
Red bell peppers: 13 oz
Cilantro: 2 oz
Cabbage: 2 lb
50 Servings:
Mature green onions: 4 oz
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 10 oz
Cilantro: 4 oz
Cabbage: 4 lb

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 10 lb 13 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt 1⅔ cups/1 sheet pan
(18′′ x 26′′ x 1′′)
50 Servings:
About 21 lb 10 oz
About 2 gal 2 qt 3¼ cups/2 sheet pan
(18′′ x 26′′ x 1′′)