Saturday, August 17, 2013

Tilapia with Oranges & tomatoes


323 calories per serving
Total time 15 minutes
makes 4 main-dish servings

½ cup whole wheat couscous 
1 large orange 
3 tsp. Olive oil
4 small tilapia fillets (about 1 ½ half lb. Total) kosher salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 piece (½ inch) fresh ginger, very thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, each cut in half
2 green onions, thinly sliced


Step 1: prepare couscous according to package directions. Cut away peel and white pith of orange. Working over bowl, cut orange into segments, adding segments to bowl along with any juices.

Step 2: Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet on medium, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Season tilapia with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add to skillet and cook   1 to 2 minutes per side, or until opaque throughout.

Step 3: Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook about 1 minute, or until they begin to break down, tossing occasionally. Add orange and any juices and gently toss to heat through. Serve with tilapia and couscous; sprinkle with green onions.

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