Saturday, June 12, 2010

Parchment Steamed Tilapia and Vegetables


I picked up a new cookbook last weekend--it's a fun read, and in addition, all the recipes make enough for one or two servings, so I don't have to do all the math that's involved in cutting bigger recipes down. This recipe was inspired by one in the book.

-6-8 oz. tilapia
-1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
-1 carrot, sliced lengthwise
-2 garlic scapes, sliced lengthwise (light green and white segments only)
-2-3 small potatoes
-olive oil
-salt & pepper
-lemon juice
-fresh chives

1. Boil or roast the potatoes until soft but not cooked all the way through.
2. Spread a sheet of parchment on a baking sheet, and place a salted and peppered piece of fish in the center.
3. Pile the vegetables on top of the fish. Add the sliced potatoes. Drizzle some olive oil over the vegetables, season with more salt and pepper, and add a splash of lemon juice and water. Sprinkle with chives.
4. Fold the parchment over, and seal the edges of the pocket. Put in a 425* oven for 12-13 minutes.

I thought this was great--the recipe was so simple, and healthy too. Also, it gave me an excuse to use purple potatoes, which I love. Win-win!

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