Thursday, February 6, 2014

Lemon-Dill Tilapia

                                     Makes 4 servings

Tilapia gets a twist with lemon and dill. Aluminum foil can be substituted for parchment paper.

4 ............................(5-oz.) fresh tilapia fillets
1............................ teaspoon salt
1/2 .........................teaspoon pepper
2 ............................lemons, sliced
1/4 ........................cup shredded carrot 2 ...........................tablespoons fresh dill
2........................... tablespoons fresh parsley 2 ...........................tablespoons butter

1.            Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.
2.           Cut parchment paper into 4 (13- x 9-inch) rectangles. Place 3 lemon slices crosswise in center of 1 parchment rectangle. Top with 1 fillet. Repeat with remaining lemon slices, fillets, and parchment paper rectangles. Sprinkle fillets evenly with carrot, dill, and parsley. Top each fillet with 1/2 Tbsp. butter. Fold 1 side of parchment paper over fillets; tuck excess parchment under fillets, pressing folds to form a crease.
3.         Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Serve immediately.

Heart Healthy

No comments:

Post a Comment

Come on in , set awhile and have a cup of tea and cookies , as always you are welcome .