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Baked Tilapia
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
From the American Tilapia Association
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon fresh basil
1/4 cup milk
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Saute the celery, onions and bell pepper in butter until the vegetables soften.
2. Add flour, salt, pepper, tarragon, basil, and milk, stirring until blended.
3. Cook sauce until it thickens, stirring constantly.
4. Lower the heat and add cheese, stirring until the cheese just melts. Do NOT boil the cheese or it will get stringy.
5. Rinse the tilapia fillets in cold salted water, then drain and pat dry.
6. Arrange the fish in a single layer in an oblong baking dish.
7. Spoon the sauce over all.
8. Bake at 425ºF for 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
By RecipeOfHealth.com