Broiled Parmesan Tilapia

I have tried to make fish a few times over the last 10 years, but I have never been thrilled with the results. So more often than not we only get fish when we eat out. I picked up a package of tilapia several months ago thinking I needed to give it another try....but it's been sitting in my freezer taunting me!! Then I had a brain storm and searched the new recipe site I have been hooked on lately and sure enough, she had a recipe for tilapia! It was quite simple, but the results were a very flavorful, but not fishy tasting entree! YES, finally! It got praised by even our kiddoes, so that says a lot. I usually slather my fish with tarter sauce, but with the parmesan topping on this fish, there was no need for it! Though be sure to double the amounts for the topping if marking more than the serving amount. I made the whole bag of frozen tilapia, so I added half more of each ingredient, but barely had enough to put a thin coat on each fillet (about 11 for the whole bag). It's a nice and quick so it makes a perfect week day meal! So go dig that bag of frozen fish outta your freezer and enjoy it before it's too late! =)

Broiled Parmesan Tilapia

FROM: http://annies-eats.com/
CATEGORY: Main Dish
SERVINGS: 5 mid-size fillets
TIME: 15mins prep time / 6-10mins cook time
TOTAL TIME: Approx. 25 mins.













INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. onion powder
ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb. tilapia fillets

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven’s broiler. Grease a broiling pan (I would use this if you have one as it helps drain away the juices) or line a pan with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.

Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and using a spoon spread a layer of the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.
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