Baked Tilapia

By mporreca

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
• 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 3 tbsp. flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. fresh or dried tarragon
• 1 tsp. fresh or dried basil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, sauté the celery, onions and sweet red pepper in butter or margarine until tender. Add the flow, salt, pepper, tarragon, basil 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 degree to 8 – 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.