My list of favorite fish goes thusly:
Salmon- Unrivaled flavor
- Whiting- Perfect for fried fish
- Red Snapper- Great for baked fish dishes
- Whiting- Easiest to cook, by far, plus very affordable.
Tilapia is the unsung hero of the fish world. Unlike some fishes out there, it is hard to cook poorly. It won't dry up or flake and ruin your plating. It's also very versatile. It can be deep fried, pan fried, or baked and can be seasoned a lot of ways.
This tilapia is seasoned simply with salt, paprika, garlic and turmeric and baked. It takes no time at all to make, and is a healthy way to get your protein. You can up the proportions of this spice blend and keep it around to add West Asian flavor to your meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 filets of tilapia
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- I tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- 3 tbsp olive oil
COOK TIME
Total: 20 minutes
- 5 mins prep
- 10-15 mins bake time
HARDWARE
- small bowl
- baking sheet covered with foil for easy clean-up
METHOD
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
Mix spices in bowl.
Drizzle olive oil over fish, using your fingers to ensure even distribution. Season with spice mix. Flip, and repeat.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges beging to brown.
Do the macarena, cuz you totally aced the tilapia.
