Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Greek-Style Tilapia



Total time 30 minutes
Makes 4 main dish servings

1 to 2 lemons
1 1/2 lbs. tiapia fillets
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus oregano sprigs for garnish Salt and pepper
1 pt. grape tomatoes, each cut length wise in half
8 oz orzo pasta

1. Preheat over to 400 F. From lemons grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.

2. In 13" by 9" glass or ceramic baking dish, arrange tilapia fillets. Evenly sprinkle fillets with lemon juice and peel, chopped oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add tomatoes to baking dish around tilapia; cover with foil and roast 16 to 18 minutes or until tilapia is opaque throughout and tomatoes are tender.

3. Meanwhile, heat covered 4 quart saucepan of salted water to boiling on high. Add orzo and cook as label directs. Drain well.

4. Serve tilapia, tomatoes, and orzo with juices from baking dish.

Each serving About 395 calories. 36 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat 0 g saturated 2 g fiber 0 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium.


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