Spiced Tilapia with Coconut Rice - Big Sams

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked microwavable whole-grain rice (such as Uncle Bens)
• 1 cup well-shaken and stirred light coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened flaked coconut