TILAPIA IN "CRAZY WATER"

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Tilapia in

A flavorful italian recipe. Even my husband who doesn't usually like fish thought it was excellent. The fish is poached in "crazy water" with lemons, capers, fresh garlic and thyme.

Provided by GingerPeach

Categories     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup water
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 filets tilapia fillets or 2 other fish

Steps:

  • In a medium pot or pan, fry the lemon slices and capers in the olive oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Remove the lemons and capers and set aside.
  • Using the same pan, cook the garlic, chili powder and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • Let simmer until water is gone.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, wine, thyme, and salt and bring to boil.
  • Throw fish into"crazy water", reduce heat and let simmer with lid on, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove fish to shallow serving bowls.
  • Boil"crazy water" on high for a few minutes to reduce.
  • Garnish the fish with lemon slices and capers.
  • Drizzle the crazy water over the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 837.5, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 26.9

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