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Tilapia in Tomato Sauce - Recipe

Easy, high protein, microwavable fish entrée, nicely enhanced with seasoned tomato sauce.
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Tilapia in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Directions
  • Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, cilantro, honey, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper and place in a microwave safe container. Spoon tomato mixture over each fillet and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on medium-high temperature for 3 to 4 minutes or until fish is done.
  • Serve immediately.

 Leftover tomato paste and tomato sauce can be frozen in a freezer safe bag and used at a later date.

 
 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Container: Microwavable baking dish
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 4 ounces
Ingredients
-2 Tilapia fillets, approximately 4 oz. each
-1/3 cup tomato sauce
-3 tablespoons tomato paste
-1 1/2 tablespoons (to 2 tablespoons) olive oil, as needed
-1 tablespoon cilantro
-2 teaspoons honey
-1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
-1 pinch hot red pepper flakes (optional)