Baked Tilapia Recipe

Name: Baked Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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 425u00b0F for 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Tilapia

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