Wednesday 20 March 2013

Breaded Lime Tilapia

I actually remembered to thaw my fish in advance this week, so that I could try a new recipe! (you can't do this if they are frozen).  I wanted something simple and light tasting, and something that Peanut would like.  I came across a recipe for "Lemon Sole" in my current favourite recipe book, "Healthy in a Hurry", and adapted it for the ingredients I had at home.  Aside from thawing the fish, it took about 8 minutes to prep, and about 8 minutes to cook.


Here's the recipe:
Breaded Lime Tilapia

Ingredients:
1 C bread crumbs (I made my own by putting a few slices of slightly stale bread in the food processor)
Zest of 1 lime (or less if you don't want it to "limey")
Sprinkle of salt\
Sprinkle of pepper

1 large egg

6 tilapia filets, thawed (or fresh)

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 400F.  Grease a cookie sheet.
2) Mix the first four ingredients together in a shallow bowl.
3) Whisk the egg in a separate shallow bowl.
4) Dip each filet (one at a time) into the egg, then into the bread mixture (ensuring that both sides get covered).  Lay each filet on the greased cookie sheet.\
5) Bake for 5-10 minutes (check at 5, then add time if needed - you will know they are done if the fish is white and flaky).
6) EAT!

I served this with quinoa and some roasted peppers and apples.  I really liked the flavour, and it was so easy!  WAY better than buying the gross breaded fish from the store.