Herb Tilapia with Lemon Vinaigrette

This is an old favorite! We love it.

I use tilapia - this time I bought the frozen tilapia loins at Sam's. They are much thicker than the fillets.

I start by mincing garlic, mixing up the spices, and slicing a couple of lemons.


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Then I put the fish on a broiler pan...sprinkle with spices...add the garlic...and put a few slices of lemon on each.


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I mix up the vinaigrette while they're cooking.

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They got a little overcooked tonight, but still yummy. An easy fish recipe that we love! It really cuts most of the overly "fishy" taste of tilapia.

I also tried Alton Brown's recipe for Baked Brown Rice at Carla's suggestion. I've always made instant brown rice, and it is YUCKY...but this way was delicious! Thanks, Carla, for the tip!

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Herb Flounder With Lemon Vinaigrette
From Southern Living

Prep: 15 min., Broil: 12 min.

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 pounds flounder or tilapia fillets
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lemons, thinly sliced
Lemon Vinaigrette

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; sprinkle evenly over both sides of fillets. Arrange fish on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Sprinkle evenly with garlic. Arrange lemon slices over fish.

2. Broil 6 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette.

Note: Nutritional analysis does not include vinaigrette.


Yield: Makes 6 servings

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 190(0.0% from fat); FAT 2.5g (sat 0.6g,mono 0.4g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 38g; CHOLESTEROL 106mg; CALCIUM 47mg; SODIUM 746mg; FIBER 0.6g; IRON 1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 1.4g

Lemon Vinaigrette
From Southern Living

Prep: 10 min.

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

1. Whisk together all ingredients.

Yield: Makes about 1/3 cup

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 85(0.0% from fat); FAT 9.3g (sat 1.3g,mono 7.2g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 0.0g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 16mg; SODIUM 97mg; FIBER 0.0g; IRON 0.0mg; CARBOHYDRATE 0.4g