Filetto di PesceTilapia, first steamed in garlic butter and fresh squeezed lemon juice then baked with seasoned breadcrumbs, it's fish Friday. A moist and lemon flavored tilapia, served with a delicate salad. This is a treasured family recipe from Mom's kitchen to yours.
Tilapia
1 pound Tilapia or Cod fish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
Italian breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Wash and pat dry fish, salt and pepper both sides. Heat butter, saute garlic 30 seconds,add fish, lemon juice, salt and pepper. With lid on, reduce heat to a simmer, and steam for 5 minutes. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of fish and broil in oven till golden brown, about 1 minute.
Tilapia
1 pound Tilapia or Cod fish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
Italian breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Wash and pat dry fish, salt and pepper both sides. Heat butter, saute garlic 30 seconds,add fish, lemon juice, salt and pepper. With lid on, reduce heat to a simmer, and steam for 5 minutes. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of fish and broil in oven till golden brown, about 1 minute.
Tilapia is one of my favorites. You even have pretty carrot flowers, too!
ReplyDeleteHi LaDue, Thank You
ReplyDeletePerfect and heart healthy. Love it, Chef Chuck!
ReplyDeleteHi Bridgett, I agree!! Thank You
ReplyDeleteLove Tilapia! What a lovely recipe. Uncle "Chuck" was the name of my godfather... (Cantaneo)
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia, Glad you like, with a name like that he had to be a great godfather!! Grazie :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sophie, Yes a light yet delicious meal!
ReplyDeleteThank You