Caribbean-style tilapia with fresh lime
Website design By BotEap.comEscape from boring, ordinary fish recipes that just call for butter and a little lemon. This flavorful and delicious recipe will bring your taste buds to life as the flavors of the Caribbean combine to create a spicy and healthy meal. Enjoy this easy-to-make entrée with grilled plantains, black beans, and corn on the cob. Delicious!
Website design By BotEap.comIngredients
Website design By BotEap.com4 tilapia fillets
Website design By BotEap.com2 tablespoons of margarine; low in fat
Website design By BotEap.com1/4 cup green bell pepper; chopped up
Website design By BotEap.com4 tablespoons chopped onion
Website design By BotEap.com1/4 cup of toasted almonds; chopped up
Website design By BotEap.com1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Website design By BotEap.com1/4 teaspoon oregano
Website design By BotEap.com4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Website design By BotEap.com1 tablespoon of chopped coriander; (golden parsley)
Website design By BotEap.com1/2 teaspoon salt
Website design By BotEap.com2 cup of water
Website design By BotEap.com2 cloves of garlic; crushed
Website design By BotEap.com1 bay leaf
Website design By BotEap.com1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Website design By BotEap.com1 lime zest
Website design By BotEap.comMelt the margarine in a hot skillet over medium heat. Don’t let the butter turn brown. Add the green pepper and 2 tablespoons of onion. Then sauté the bell pepper and onion until the onion is translucent. Next, add the almonds, breadcrumbs, oregano, a tablespoon of lemon juice, coriander, and salt. Mix well. Place the filling in the center of each tilapia fillet. Then roll up each fillet and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow roasting pan, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons onion, water, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper, and the remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, basting occasionally until the tilapia flakes easily. Remove the tilapia to a serving platter and garnish with thin strips of lime peel.
Website design By BotEap.comFor 4 people.