Thursday, July 28, 2011

Grilled Tilapia With Veggies and Mixed Green Salad


Ingredients:
To Marinade:
Tilapia - 4 Fillets
Weber's N'Orelans Canjun Seasoning - 1 tbsp.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 tbsp.
Juice From A Lemon
Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.

Veggies:
Broccoli - 1 Cup
Baby Carrots - 1/2 Cup
Salt To Taste

For Salad :
Mixed Greens - 1 Package
Homemade Salad Dressing
Black Pepper Powder
Salt To Taste


Method:

In a bowl add some extra virgin olive oil,weber's n'orleans cajun seasoning,
lemon juice,black pepper powder and salt and mix it well.

Pour the marinade into a liplock bag and add the tilapia fillets and lock the
bag and shake it slowly for everything to blend well.Refridgerate it for an
hour or two.

Meanwhile boil some water in a thick-bottomed vessel with some salt
and add broccoli and baby carrots and stir it once.Let it cook until
they are fork tender.Then strain the cooked veggies and let it rest for
a while.

Now heat a grill with some cooking spray and add the marinated
tilapia fillets and let it cook for 3 to 4 mins on each side.Reserve
this marinade for the salad as a salad dressing.The fish should be
flaky and completely done.Transfer the grilled tilapia to a serving
plate.

In another bowl add the mixed greens and the reserved fish
marinade sauce to the salad and stir it well.Check for the
seasoning.Add some black pepper powder and some salt
if needed.

Serve the grilled tilapia with the cooked veggies and the
mixed green salad and a glass of  fruit juice of your choice.


Note : Weber's N'Orelans Canjun Seasoning is available
            in the spice aisle @ Walmart.

            Mixed greens can be substituted with baby spinach.

            Roasted/mashed potatoes,grilled asparagus,sweet peas and
            sweet corn can also be served along with broccoli and baby
            carrots.Choose the veggies of your choice. 
           





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