BAKED TILAPIA

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. celery
• 1/4 c. onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. sweet red pepper, chopped
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 lbs. Tilapia fillets

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, saute the celery, onions and sweet red pepper in butter until tender. Add the salt, pepper, tarragon, basil, flour and milk; mix well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Do not boil.

Rinse the Tilapia fillets in cold water and drain thoroughly. Place the fish in a 12x8x2 inch baking dish; spoon the sauce evenly over the fish.

Bake at 425°F. for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes evenly when tested with a fork.

Serves 4.