Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Parmesan Tilapia with Fennel Cream Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
4, 5-7 oz Tilapia Fillets
Salt & Pepper
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Tsp Ground Fennel
1 Tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tsp Minced Garlic
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

  1. Preheat large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and oil to skillet.
  3. Season fish with salt and pepper and place in skillet.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk cream, fennel, lemon zest and minced garlic.
  5. Brown fish for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip gently.
  6. Cook fish for 1 minute and pour cream mixture over fish.
  7. Add thyme to pan and bring sauce to a boil, gently stirring sauce.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over fillets, lower heat to low and let simmer for about 3 minutes. 
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.