Parmesan & Almond Crusted Tilapia

So, I haven't updated my blog in like a year...gosh I suck. But I have a couple of moments to do this so here it is. It's a super simple meal, but it has so much flavor it's really great! I made a parmesan and almond crusted tilapia filet paired with garlic and herb potatoes roasted in olive oil and a spring salad. Here are my secrets:


PARMESAN ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA
modified from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/broiled-tilapia-parmesan/

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 c. Butter, softened
• 1/4 c. Almonds, finely ground 
• 3 tbs Mayonnaise
• 2 tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 tsp Dried Basil
• 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp Celery Salt
• 2 lb. Tilapia Fillets

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.
3.	Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.

GARLIC & HERB ROASTED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Medium Sized Potatoes, (cubed, 1")
• 1/4 c. Olive Oil
• 1 heaping tbsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Dried Rosemary 
• 1 tbs. Minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Combine the oil, seasonings, and garlic in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the potatoes and toss. Bake in oven on 400 degrees for 25 min, then Broil on Low for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned and tender.

If God had intended us to follow recipes,
He wouldn't have given us grandmothers.
~Linda Henley