| I'm fascinated by tilapia. This fresh-water fish--a type | | | | 3. Squeeze a lemon over the fillets, then sprinkle |
| of cichlid--could hold the answer to the protein needs | | | | coarsely ground black pepper over them. |
| of undernourished people around the world. But at | | | | 4. Optionally, omit the pepper and instead sprinkle |
| the same time, its introduction to regions far outside | | | | grated parmesan cheese liberally over the fillets. |
| its native Africa have environmentalists worried about | | | | 5. Bake at 360 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. |
| its impact on native species of fish and other animals. | | | | Want to get fancier? Try this tilapia recipe: |
| Tilapia grow fast, and they grow large. They're also | | | | Ingredients |
| omniverous--they'll eat almost anything small enough | | | | 2 large tilapia fillets |
| to get their mouths around. It's no wonder that huge | | | | Cider vinegar |
| tilapia farms have sprung up throughout Southeast | | | | 1/2 tablespoon horseradish |
| Asia and are beginning to appear in other parts of | | | | 1 tablespoon fancy mustard |
| the world. | | | | Water |
| The fact I find most interesting about tilapia is how, | | | | Crushed basil |
| in some countries, farmers will put the fish out in | | | | 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| their rice fields when they plant their rice. Then, by | | | | Directions |
| the time the rice is ready for harvest, the tilapia will | | | | 1. Wash the tilapia fillets and place in glass or ceramic |
| have grown large enough to eat. | | | | bowl or pan. |
| Tilapia is exciting and controversial at the same time, | | | | 2. Cover with cider vinegar. Let stand in the fridge 20 |
| no doubt about it. If you would like to see what all | | | | to 30 minutes. |
| the fuss is about, you can start by picking up some | | | | 3. Mix horseradish and mustard together. Set aside. |
| tilapia fillets from your closest wholesale club and | | | | 4. Heat 1/2 cup water to boiling and place garlic in it. |
| cooking them tonight. | | | | Then turn off the heat. |
| You can cook tilapia in most of the ways that you | | | | 5. Take the fillets from the cider vinegar and place |
| cook other types of fish. Here's an easy breaded | | | | into the heated water. Turn heat to low. |
| tilapia recipe to get you started: | | | | 6. Sprinkle basil over the tilapia. Simmer on low for 12 |
| 1. Rinse tilapia fillets (one per person) under cold | | | | to 15 minutes. |
| running water, and drain. | | | | 7. Remove from heat, place a dollop of |
| 2. Beat an egg. Dredge the fillets in the egg, then | | | | horseradish-mustard mix on fillets, and serve. |
| coat on both sides with bread crumbs. | | | | |