Baked Tilapia
This is a simple oven roasted tilapia recipe which packs a punch. Tilapia is a fresh water fish which has its origin in Africa. Though it can be enjoyed in many ways, it is best when grilled or roasted. The lemon zest in the recipe adds to the spicy taste to produce an amazing fish dish which goes well with a lot of meals.
INGREDIENTS:
(1) 1 Large Tilapia
(2) 2 Tablespoons Butter
(3) 2 Garlic Cloves
(4) 1 Teaspoon Chili Flakes
(5) I Teaspoon Lemon Zest
(6) 1 Tablespoon Pepper and Tomato Paste (HOW TO post here)
(7) 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
(9) 1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
(10) Salt and Pepper to Taste
Tilapia and Stir-Fried Couscous
PROCEDURE:
(1) If fish has not been cleaned, scale fish, remove the entrails and cut the fins with scissors or shears.
(2) Wash fish and dry fish with a paper towel. Make slashes on both sides of fish. This will help the seasoning penetrate the fish better.
(3) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
(4) Melt butter in a small sauce pan. Grate garlic cloves into butter and add the chili flakes, lemon zest, paprika, soy sauce, salt and pepper to melted butter.
(5) Place the fish in a baking dish. Brush the marinade all over the fish. Be sure to brush the underneath and the inside of the fish with the marinade.
(6) Place the fish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the fish.
This fish pairs well with a lot of meals ranging from rice to couscous, salads and plantain.
Baked Tilapia with Spicy Plantain
The recipes for Stir-Fried Couscous and Spicy Plantain will be uploaded soon.
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Terry Adido is passionate about showing people how easy it is to recreate restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their kitchens. With a style of cooking he refers to as Afro-European Fusion, his meals are influenced greatly by French and Italian Cuisine with a West African twist. If you love good food, you are in for the ride of your life.
my do list,FISH I LOVE. Plus, the yellow bell papers caught my attention…thanks for sharing Master Chef.
You are welcome.
Oga Terry I feel u oo dis is loveable.
Please how did u make d rice?
Hi. What rice are you referring to?
Well done Terry…Pls kindly plan towards preparing Stuffed whole chicken or Turkey recipe…ℓ̊’d really appreciate it so much..Thanks
I will. Thanks
You are a genius,when it comes to cooking.God Bless your handiwork
Thank you.
This is the dish for the week, ,weldone Terry’s .
Thanks
Baked my Tilapia the ‘Terry way’ today, was a bomb. My ‘I just dont like fish mummy’ daughter asked for more. Will definitely try it again and again.
Thanks Terry.
I’m glad you and your daughter loved it.
Thank you very,vewi much sir. More knowledge… Thumbs up…will try it
You are welcome.