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Recently, I’ve been using my oven a lot because it’s easy to use – just put everything in, set the timer, and the food is ready. Today, I would like to introduce a protein source that is not only delicious, but also less oily and easy to cook: Tilapia. There are two recipes I highly recommend trying that are so delicious!
Baked Garlic Tilapia
Ingredients:
- tilapia fillets (frozen)
- 1 tbs. salt
- 4 tbs. butter
- 2-3 tbs. minced garlic
- 3 tbs. lemon juice
- 1 tbs. parsley seasoning
- 1 bag of fresh broccoli
Steps:
- Rinse the tilapia fillet slightly.
- Season it with salt and pepper.
- Spread the melting butter on the metal plate or baking pan.
- Place the fish evenly.
- Add the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice on top of the fillet.
- Cover the plate with foil paper
- Bake it for 20 minutes until the fish flakes and is tender.
- Garnish with pepper flakes and lemon juice if you prefer a sourer taste.
- Pair with cooked broccoli.
Pan- Fried Tomato Tilapia
Ingredients:
- tilapia fillets
- 3 tbs. melted butter
- Olive oil
- Onion powder
- Pepper
- Cherry tomatoes
- Green onions
- 3 lemon slices
Steps:
- Rinse the tilapia fillet.
- Preheat the pan and add 1 tbsp. of butter.
- Season with onion powder and black pepper.
- Add some olive oil to the pan and add the sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Place the seasoned fillets in the pan for four minutes or until they tender and golden in color.
- Add lemon slice to the dish at the end.
Why tilapia? Not only is it affordable and readily available in all grocery stores, but the fish is also very healthy and beneficial to your body. It’s high in vitamin B12 and omega 3 fatty acids; making tilapia a healthy addition to any meal.