Thai-style Baked Tilapia
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 20 min |
| Total: | 35 min |
servings
| Category: | Fish and Seafood |
| Subcategory: | Fish |
| Source: | Metro |
Recipe ingredients
- 4 tilapia fi llets 4-5 oz. (120-150 g) each
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red pepper
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) ginger, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium leek, white only julienned
- 1 celery stalk, julienned
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) fi nely chopped chives
- 1 red or green hot pepper, minced
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) white wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC.
Prepare four 12-in. (30 cm) square sheets of parchment paper.
Divide julienned vegetables and chives among the four sheets. Lay fillets on top of the vegetables and scatter minced hot pepper over the fish.
Drizzle some coconut milk and white wine over each fi llet and season with salt and pepper.
Bring edges of paper together, fold over and seal tightly to make bundles.
Place bundles on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
With scissors, cut a piece of the bundle and serve in each plate.
Suggestion
Accompaniments: rice or noodles.Tilapia is a non-fatty, firm-fleshed fish that lends itself well to various cooking methods.
For best results, cook tilapia over
medium heat for 8-10 mintues per inch (2.5 cm) of thickness.
Foil may be substituted for parchment paper.
Origin: Thai
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!
You like this recipe?
Please comment it with your account