Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Baked Tilapia

Baked Tilapia

Ingredients
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic or about 2 cloves (I always keep a jar of the ready-minced garlic in the fridge.)
• 1 tsp  paprika
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried mustard
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 tilapia filets, thawed
Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium sized bowl combine olive oil, garlic and seasonings.
  3. Pour oil/seasoning onto plate. Dip each filet into the seasoning and place it on the baking sheet.
  4. Pour any remaining seasoning over the filets on the sheet and place the baking sheet in the oven.
  5. Bake for 10 -15 minutes until flaky.
Serve with brown rice and a side of veggies and you have a perfectly balanced meal!
 
Tilapia is a great choice because it is packed full of lean protein and essential nutrients such as B12,  which helps keep you mentally alert; Niacin, which is necessary to keep your body functioning at an optimal level, and Selinium, a nutrient known to decrease your risk against cancer and heart disease. It contains very little fat, no carbs and no sugar and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure and keep heart disease at bay.

 

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