Saturday, February 12, 2011

Tilapia 3 ways-and I'm a Winner!

I've been on the tilapia fish kick lately, simply because it's a simple white fish, delicate and takes practically no time to prepare, and also very affordable at your local supermarket's fresh fish department. Also, in order to eat fresh spinach, I like to pair it with the tilapia, or just have the salad separately. Such an easy, comforting dish that not only tastes delicious, but it's healthy, and definitely works when you are trying to lose weight, or just want to eat light.
My friend invited me over for dinner, and for some reason, I love to use this friendly and happy platter she has...love the "inscription"...Life is what you make it!...yes, my friends, it's so true! If you decide to take charge of your life, you have to decide which direction to take.

You can't always be worrying about tomorrow...can't use the quote from the old song..."Let's forget about DOMANI=tomorrow...tomorrow may never come". That thought scares me, it really does. I do want tomorrow to come, and many tomorrows after that. Do take care of yourself, your health, exercise, eat right, and remember. Life is GOOD, it really is, what you make it. (Now, if you can figure out what the bottom line says, let me know, somehow I never paid attention to it.) It is a nice platter though!

This is the same salad...I call it Greek style, with feta cheese, crumbled, sliced scallions, garlic croutons, olives, chopped roasted red peppers, over fresh baby spinach...drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
I seasoned it with freshly ground sea salt, and fresh ground mixed peppers. The tilapia was halfway baked, and last five minutes topped with a crumbled feta cheese, and topped with a slice of fresh tomato.
This particular tilapia was marinated in a balsamic/dijon mustard/mayonnaise/olive oil mixture, and cooked in a preheated grill pan, over baby spinach, sauteed onion, w/sliced portabello mushrooms, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts, and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle with the same dressing.
Tilapia #3, made same way as #2, only difference is, different dressing, and served with chunks of the fish, topped with the dressing made with white balsamic vinegar, red onions, and extra virgin olive oil mixed in food processor.


Greek Style Baked Tilapia

2-4 pieces of Tilapia fish, or other white fish
4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and 1 more Tbsp. for drizzle
juice of 1 lemon, and 1 lime
1 block of Feta cheese crumbled
Fresh sliced tomatoes
sea salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste

Place fish pieces on a large platter, and squeeze the juices of the lemon, and/or lime generously, all over the pieces.
Drizzle with 2 Tablespoon of the olive oil, sprinkle with the salt, and pepper, and marinate it for about 30 minutes, but not longer. In a preheated 400 degrees aluminum foil lined oven, drizzle with the remaining 2 Tablespoon olive oil, and place the fish pieces with the marinade. Bake for 7 minutes, and after that, top with slice of tomatoes, and half portion of the feta cheese, crumbling it. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, till the tomatoes get slightly softened.
Serve over rice, couscous, or spinach salad, as I presented it. Light, and delicious!


I have a huge announcement...I hit the Jackpot...no, not the Lottery, you know that's an almost impossibility, but the next best, is the CSN giveaway.
Chef Dennis, from More than a Mount Full was hosting a CSN giveaway last week, and as usual, I simply commented on his fabulous blog, as I always have, no rules, no..."follow my blog, facebook, twitter, etc." but just a comment which he truly deserves, and the best of it.
I have never witnessed a $100.00 giveaway from CSN Stores, but "lo, and behold" Chef Dennis had it, and guess what! I'm the Winner! I am beyond thrilled, excited, and oh, so, very happy!
Thank you, Chef Dennis...  and thank you CSN!

I did, decided on my order...#1, I selected a Pastry mat, Tuscan Stone style, which I will give to my daughter Lora, because she loves to bake.
2nd....I chose the Circulon 12 " Stir Fry pan, for me, because I donated 3 of my own stir-fry pans, including an electric one, to Goodwill, and now, I realized I don't have a stir-fry pan.
3rd....I chose a Bath Rug set, which is so beautiful, and it will be perfect for my little bath room.
I actually went over $15.00, but hey, it's worth it...I could have went over another $100.00, but there's a limit, I am so very very happy!
I will take a picture of my choices, when I receive them...so start following, and visit Chef Dennis blog, and all the other blogs, if you haven't, and make friends. You'll be glad, you did!



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31 comments:

Melynda said...

Congrats on the win! The 3 dishes look wonderful. I have also recently discovered tilapia, it is a good fish for me, not to "fishy".

Mrs K said...

What an exciting and delicious platter,I love tilapia for the same reasons as you. Loved the recipe you just shared and want to eat tilapia baked in greek style with spinach & feta. Congratulations Elizabeth on winning the CSN giveaway:) Spending $ 15 over the amount is being in control of your expenses and it is a good quality,I wish I could do that:( Enjoy the gifts:)

Christine Wu said...

I love tilapia too. And love the plate. I try not to worry much about tomorrow, just try to seize the day. I'm a worry-wart so it's hard to do :)

Bianka said...

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My Kitchen in the Rockies said...

My son loves Tilapia and I have always some in the freezer. Thanks for some new recipe ideas.
Kirsten

trinity said...

A tilápia az egyik kedvenc halam-nagyon finom lehetett ebben a kombinációban!

Priya said...

Wat a droolworty dish, looks absolutely complete,filling and beautiful..

Pegasuslegend said...

Congrats you deserve some good luck and I love what you picked enjoy your new toys! I love CSN ....this tilapia is amazing looking we eat that often and on a kick as well!

Carole said...

Congrats on your win!

Mateja ^_^ said...

Congrats on winning. All three talapia dishes look yummy and your photos, as usual, are speaking by themselves! Thank you for sharing :)

Gina said...

Well of course you are a winner! How lucky! Love tilapia, haven't had it in a while, these are lots of good ways to fix it. Love the top shot, I noticed that green olive sticking out under the spinach, love green olives. Wishing you and your family A Very Happy Valentines! To a long and healthy life!
-Gina-

mia maria said...

Congratulations on the win! All your dishes look great!

Angie's Recipes said...

CONGRATULATIONS! :-))
Your tilapia creations are truly delicious. Love the first one the most.

thecountrycook said...

Congrats on the win!! So happy for you!!
Brandie

mangiabella said...

congratulations bella!!!!!!! what a thrill to win such a wonderful prize!!!! I am playing "catch up" as usual haha and want to thank you so much for the sisterhood world blogger award - you are so precious! Ok, I have to get a post together and grab the button to share it (I am terribly behind on posting a few awards I've received recently and desperately need to catch up)! My daughter is coughing up a storm today, I am taking her to the dr. in 2 hours, praying it's not croupe or whooping cough or even strep...sigh....my son's 1st birthday is this coming sunday and I just hope everyone is healthy by then, I have a house full of company expected to show up!!!! ahhhhh!!!!! keep me in your prayers bella!!! this tilapia looks so amazing, and I happen to have some that I need to cook up this week, I think I will try your greek style recipe, it is making my mouth water!!!! happy valentine's day to you and big hugs!!! much love, j

Mary said...

You must be thrilled with your wins. I'm thrilled with your recipes. I'm new here and have been browsing some of your earlier entries. I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

Reeni said...

Congratulations on your win Elisabeth! Your tilapia all looks delicious and I love your Greek salad! One of my all time favorites.

Kimberly Peterson said...

Wooohooooo CONGRATS on your win Elisabeth!! You truly deserve it. The amount of time and effort you spend in visiting all our blogs and kindly commenting all the time... it's about time you win a fantastic giveaway!! Enjoy your goodies :)

And I am a HUGE fan of fresh tilapia. Thanks to your post I am having huge fish cravings, lol.

scrambledhenfruit said...

Mmmm...your tilapia dishes look great! Congratulations on your CSN win- I love shopping with them! :)

ping said...

Yum! And congrats on being the winner. It's always nice to win something, isn't it, no matter the value. Enjoy your new toys! :D

Carolyn said...

Congrats on that awesome giveaway, Elisabeth! I also have to say congrats on a lovely looking meal. I love tilapia, it's infinitely versatile, and it looks so good in this healthy salad.

Annie said...

These tilipila dishes look so good! They are so bright and colorful, pretty healthy too!

kitchenmorph said...

congrats! happy V day!

Cucina di Barbara said...

Such a lovely and healthy dish!
Congratulations!
Have a nice day, Barbara

Angellove's Cooking said...

Congratulations on the giveaway, Elisabeth!! You absolutely deserve that!!! And as a non fish fan :) I feel literally seduced, looking at your dishes :))

Lizzy said...

Congratulations on the win, Lizzie!!! So fun to spend a prize :) And your fish and salad look amazing...I may have to torture my family with more tilapia as this is calling to me!!! YUM!!!!

Chef Dennis said...

Hi Elizabeth
thank you so much for the mention and congratulations again for winning the giveaway!
I am so happy to see you put it to good use!
I do appreciate your support and friendship!
Dennis

Melynda said...

Sharing this wonderful trio on my Wednesday post, thanks!

Katerina said...

This is a beautiful salad and as Greek I love the addition of feta in it!

Magic of Spice said...

All three ways are delicious! And congratulations on your win :)

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