Grilled Tilapia Fillets with a Cheesy Crust

Name: Grilled Tilapia Fillets with a Cheesy Crust
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves finely chopped; 2 shallots finely chopped; 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes drained; 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano; 1/4 cup (60 mL) Italian bread crumbs; 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan; 1 egg lightly beaten; 4 tilapia fillets about 5 oz (150 g) each*; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

This is the Grilled Tilapia Fillets with a Cheesy Crust recipe.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 20 min - 25 min

Yields 4 servings

grilled tilapia fillets with a cheesy crust

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 shallots finely chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes drained
1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano
1/4 cup (60 mL) Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan
1 egg lightly beaten
4 tilapia fillets about 5 oz (150 g) each*
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Sauté garlic and onions in half the butter and oil until golden about 5 min. Season to taste. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cook for about 15 minutes over low heat.

Meanwhile, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper on a flat plate. Dip the tilapia first in the egg and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Melt remaining butter with the oil and grill tilapia at a high heat for 3 minutes per side. Serve on the tomato and oregano sauce.

Tips

* African of origin, this fish can survive in both salt and fresh water. It can be cooked in many different ways: poached, braised, roast, grilled, fried or in the microwave. Its flesh stays firm and fillets are sold without bones.