Baked Tilapia With Herb Butter

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix the butter and tarragon until combined; set aside.

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   Lay out 4 large pieces of foil.

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   Layer the vegetables in the center of each piece of foil, starting with the mushrooms, then the celery and scallions.

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   Dot the vegetables with some of the herb butter (use about half) and season each portion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.

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   Lay the tilapia fillets over the vegetables; dot with the remaining herb butter.

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   Sprinkle each fillet with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.

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   Bring the foil ends together, fold over and crimp closed on all sides to make sealed packets.

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   Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake until the fish is cooked through but still moist, 18 to 22 minutes.

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   Remove the packets from the oven and let sit 2 minutes before opening.

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    Transfer the fish and vegetables to plates and drizzle with the cooking juices.

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    Per serving: Calories 351; Fat 16 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 127 mg; Sodium 393 mg; Carbohydrate 7 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 47 g

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    Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.