Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Saturday, March 10, 2012

Baked Tilapia with lots of Spice

I ended up eating this all on my own. Someone chose to eat pizza instead of delicious tilapia. His loss.

DIRECTIONS


1
teaspoon salt
3/4
teaspoon paprika
3/4
teaspoon onion powder
3/4
teaspoon dry mustard
1/2
teaspoon garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1/2
teaspoon cumin
1/2
teaspoon basil
3/4
teaspoon italian seasoning
4 (4
ounce) tilapia fillets
1/2
cup breadcrumbs (or panko crumbs)
3
tablespoons sliced green onions
1
1
tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl combine the spices from the salt through the Italian seasoning and set it aside.
  3. In a shallow container mix the bread crumbs, dried parsley, and green onions.
  4. Measure 4 tsp of the spice mix and sprinkle that all over the 4 fish fillets.
  5. Add the remaining spice mix to the bread crumbs, mixing well. Add the olive oil to the bread crumb mix, blending it in with your hands.
  6. Dredge the fish in the breadcrumbs, coating well.
  7. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
  8. Place the fish on a baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  9. Bake for 6 minutes.
  10. Turn over and bake for 4 minutes.
  11. Turn over again and bake until flaky, about 4 more minutes.
  12. Serve immediately.
VERDICT

Very tasty. Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular added a lot of crunch.

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