craftygal fridge - Recipe for Marinated Tilapia with Roasted Peppers

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The Oft Ignored Entree, Fish

by Christy

If you’re a longtime reader of craftygal, then you don’t need to be told that I love to entertain in-house. Not much can beat inviting a couple friends over, making a big meal, and wining and dining in the comfort of your own home. Now if I could just afford some kitchen help to aid in the clean up!

This winter’s weather has been brutal and very favorable for such fun. As much as I want to go out and kick up my heels, it has snowed every single day in January and temperatures have been way below normal. This past weekend was ideal. We mustered up some energy to go out with friends to shoot some pool and have drinks on Friday, but Saturday was a lovely evening of dinner at a friend’s house with nice conversation and a little Rook action after the eats.

If that sounds like it would hit the spot this weekend, then pull the ingredients together for this recipe, tell some friends to bring a loaf of bread and fixins for a salad, and pop a cork on some wine. This is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to please. Plus, you’ll feel great about what you’ve just eaten because it’s a very light and healthy meal. This recipe is warm and cozy for a winter night, but there are promises of spring with all the bright peppers topping the fresh fish.

Ingredients:

4 filets of tilapia or similarly mild fish (sea bass is another favorite of mine)

3 peppers (red, orange, and yellow), sliced

1 onion, chopped

3 tbsp. of chopped parsley (preferably fresh)

3 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil

1 clove of garlic, chopped

Garlic lemon marinade

1 lemon, cut in half

salt and pepper

Steps:

1. A couple hours before chow-time, begin marinating the fish in the marinade. Use just enough to cover the filets.

2. Sautee the peppers, onions, and garlic, and 2 tbsp. of parsley in 1 tbsp. of olive oil until just tender. Then, remove from heat and set aside.

3. In same pan, add remaining olive oil, and add the filets of fish. Cook 5 minutes on one side, and 3 or 4 minutes on the other. Be sure fish is white all the way through before finishing cooking.

4. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic back to the pan, squeeze the fresh lemon over the fish, and add salt and pepper.

Serve the fish up immediately, topping with peppers and a pinch of the remaining fresh parsley. A salad with dried apricots or raisins is a great compliment to this dish, along with hearty, grain-topped bread.