citrus tilapia

I decided to spice it up for spring and bring some fresh citrus flavors to the table tonight. I found a recipe for citrus tilapia using fresh lemons and organges that was quick, easy and delicious! Here's what you'll need:

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Begin by combining the flour (I used whole wheat) with some salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the tilapia fillet through the flour, coating all over. Next, heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter's meltd, add the tilapia. Cook each side for about 3 miuntes.

NOTE: Be careful when flipping over the tilapia - I accidentally splattered hot oil all over myself. Don't get too worried though: my face was unharmed :)

Once you've cooked both sides, remove the fish and pour the mixture of lemon, lemon zest, orange juice and grated ginger in. Let these simmer and reduce for just a minute or two, then add the tilapia back in to absorb the flavors for an additional minute.

Transfer to a dish, pouring the citrus flavors over top, and you have yourself an incredibly flavorful dish that's ready, start to finish, in under 20 minutes.

Bon chappétit!