Dinner is Served!

In our home we eat a lot of fish. It's healthy, versatile and easy to prepare in less than 30 minutes! This recipe came about one night when I was driving home and really didn't want to stop by the store to prolong my arrival at home. It was literally put together with leftover items in both my pantry and crisper!

Braised Tilapia in Fennel and Tomato Broth

1 medium sweet onion sliced
1 fennel bulb thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
2 stems of tarragon
1stem of thyme
1 15oz. can of diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets (frozen)

Heat a heavy dutch oven on high heat. Add 1 Tb. of olive oil and it will begin to glisten; immediately add the sliced onion, sliced fennel, garlic, and cabbage (In that order, as the garlic may burn if it is added first and it will become bitter). Saute veggies until they become translucent. Add the tomatoes + 1 can of water, seasonings and herbs. Boil briskly for 5 minutes uncovered to allow the broth to cook down.

Time to put the lid on and NO peeking!

Place the frozen fillets on top of the broth, and season your fillets with your favorite rub ( rub recipe that I use will follow at the bottom of the page!). Cover your dutch oven and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Fresh Calabazitas, steamed to perfection!

I like to serve fish with squash because it brings an added freshness to the meal and also keeps the meal on the lite side.

I LOVE my rice cooker!

Dinner is served in less than 30 minutes!

Cooks Note: Rub recipe- 2 Tb sea salt, 1 Tb black pepper, 1 ts garlic powder, 1 Tb brown sugar, 1/4 ts cayenne pepper, 2 Tb smoked paprika, 1/2 ts dried thyme. This rub is especially tasty on fish but woks well wit chicken too!