Fish, most people are scared of it. I see it as a wonderful challenge that I feel super special accomplishing! Granted I usually stick with Tilapia or Salmon, some of the easiest fish to cook!
So it all started at 1130 today, my stomach started rumblin' and a thought, what can I eat? I "Hannah Hart style" jaunted over to the refrigerator [google it] and peered into the frozen abyss. Among the many things in there I found one lonely piece of tilapia. And yes, I know, frozen fish is improper and shouldn't ever be consumed ... blah blah blah ... its from Publix, so it's classy!
The decision was made; tilapia! But wait, tilapia is just a bland white fish, what seasoning would I use? So I immediately went to the spice box! [a shoe box cause I'm too poor]
I found a spice, a special blend I got from a specialty spice shop in Savannah, GA. It's called coastal blend and is said to taste great on everything but is specially blended for seafood. It's a mix of garlic, chives, green pepper, and something called lemon verbena. It's good, light, fresh.
The fish was pretty easy actually. Perks of frozen fish is that its already de-boned and skinless! So, all I had to do was drizzle a baking dish with a little EVOO and place the fish on top. I sprinkled the amazing seasoning over the top and baked it in a 400 degree oven for 12ish minutes, basically till you can poke a fork through the middle and its all flakey and delicious looking!
Anyhow, as I was looking for the spices I stumbled upon a can of peas, sweet peas. I thought "Heck yes! I haven't had peas in forever!" So I found the can opener and plopped the peas in a pot and heated it over low heat while the fish cooked. I just let it sit there on the heat the whole time the fish cooked and by the time that was ready I had hot peas! Add a little salt drain the juices, bada bing bada boom! It was a delicious lunch!!!
Now you're just going to have to picture this meal because it was so scrumptious smelling that I devoured it before I even thought to add it to my food porn folders... Ah Well!
So it all started at 1130 today, my stomach started rumblin' and a thought, what can I eat? I "Hannah Hart style" jaunted over to the refrigerator [google it] and peered into the frozen abyss. Among the many things in there I found one lonely piece of tilapia. And yes, I know, frozen fish is improper and shouldn't ever be consumed ... blah blah blah ... its from Publix, so it's classy!The decision was made; tilapia! But wait, tilapia is just a bland white fish, what seasoning would I use? So I immediately went to the spice box! [a shoe box cause I'm too poor]
I found a spice, a special blend I got from a specialty spice shop in Savannah, GA. It's called coastal blend and is said to taste great on everything but is specially blended for seafood. It's a mix of garlic, chives, green pepper, and something called lemon verbena. It's good, light, fresh.
The fish was pretty easy actually. Perks of frozen fish is that its already de-boned and skinless! So, all I had to do was drizzle a baking dish with a little EVOO and place the fish on top. I sprinkled the amazing seasoning over the top and baked it in a 400 degree oven for 12ish minutes, basically till you can poke a fork through the middle and its all flakey and delicious looking!
Anyhow, as I was looking for the spices I stumbled upon a can of peas, sweet peas. I thought "Heck yes! I haven't had peas in forever!" So I found the can opener and plopped the peas in a pot and heated it over low heat while the fish cooked. I just let it sit there on the heat the whole time the fish cooked and by the time that was ready I had hot peas! Add a little salt drain the juices, bada bing bada boom! It was a delicious lunch!!!
Now you're just going to have to picture this meal because it was so scrumptious smelling that I devoured it before I even thought to add it to my food porn folders... Ah Well!
What You Need
Tilapia Filets [deboned, no skin if possible (frozen O.K.)]
Garlic powder, chives, dried green pepper flakes, lemon juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sweet Peas [optional]
