Friday, April 24, 2009

Tilapia and Mushrooms


Are you so surprised to see something healthy on here?  Well, in lieu of my healthy eating plan, I decided to show you one of my favorite healthy meals.  I LOVE seafood, and this fish (tilapia, I don't know if it comes from the sea or lakes or what, but I assume the sea) is so flavorful and easy!  Randy doesn't like mushrooms very well, but he loves them in this dish; they give a nice flavor.  I usually serve this with some sort of rice, but wild rice has been my top fish companion.I also thought about adding fresh cilantro or parsley to the top.  That might be good.  Anyways, enjoy!
2 C sliced fresh mushrooms
2 T butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 sole or tilapia fillets (I use tilapia, I think any white mild fish would work)
1/4 t lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 t paprika
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
asparagus (optional)

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender.  Add garlic, saute 1 minute longer.  Place fillets over mushrooms.  Sprinkle with lemon-pepper, paprika, and cayenne ( I only put cayenne on Randy's fish, since he likes heat and I don't).  Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.  If you are using asparagus, place around fish during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking.  Sprinkle with tomato and onions.

3 comments:

mom2those3 said...

I've never had talapia, since Reub's family keeps us stocked on Salmon. I think it's time to try something new; this looks really good!

Unknown said...

The recipe looks yummy! I like using tilapia to make fish tacos.

Angie said...

I have cod, do you think it would work? That looks so yummy!