Ingredients
- 1/4 cup celery
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 lbs Tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/4 cups milk
Make it step by step
- In a medium skillet, saute the celery, onions and sweet red pepper in butter until tender. Add the 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 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish; spoon the sauce evenly over the fish. Bake at 425 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes evenly when tested with a fork.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Helen Pitlick, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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