Monday, April 27, 2009

Almond Crusted Tilapia

2 lemons
2 TBSP olive oil
1/8 tsp ground pepper
4 tilapia fillets…total 1.5 lbs
¼ cup natural sliced almonds
1 sm. Onion, chopped
1 bag (12 oz.) trimmed fresh green beans
1 pkg. (10 oz) sliced white mushrooms
2 TBSP water

Preheat oven 425. From 1 lemon, grate 1 tsp. peel and squeeze 3 TBSP juice. Cut 2nd lemon into wedges. In cup, mix lemon peel & 1 TBSP juice, 1 TBSP oil & ground pepper.

Spray glass dish with nonstick spray. Place tilapia, dark side down, and drizzle with lemon mixture. Top w/ almonds, pressing them on. Bake 15 minutes.

In 12 in. skillet, heat remaining 1 TBSP EVOO and add onion and cook 5-6 minutes or till golden. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, water and ¼ tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper. Cook 6 minutes until liquid evaporates and beans are tender. Toss w/ lemon juice and serve lemon wedges with tilapia.

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