Saturday, January 12, 2013

 Baked Tilapia

Quick, easy and healthy fix for dinner.






Tilapia is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, sodium and fat. It also have the vitamins which boosts the cells metabolism. It is one of the few fishes which has low levels of mercury in it. Research also says that tilapia is good for you. Despite of the low omega 3's it is a good healthy fish to include in your diet.
Especially when people are on diet and wants to build up some muscles, this fish is the perfect one what they are looking for.

Preparation time = 20 mins
Serves = 2
Calories = Approx 170/ Serving

INGREDIENTS-
2 Tilapia Fillets
1 Tomato (Chopped)
1/2 Cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
1 Tbsp Crushed Red pepper flakes
Salt  to taste (2 tsp)
1 Tsp Ground black pepper
1 Tsp Lemon juice
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 Tbsp Parsley (Chopped)

PREPARATION-
1. Mix tomatoes, feta cheese, salt , lemon juice, parsley, crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl ans set aside.
2. Now brush the tilapia fillets with olive oil, salt and ground black pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 375* F.
4. Spray a non-stick baking dish with oil. Place the tilapia fillets and top them with the tomato and cheese mixture and cover the tray with foil. Bake for 20 mins or till the fish gets flaky.

Serve with Cucumber slices and enjoy!!


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