Quinoa Crusted Tilapia
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Tilapia and quinoa pack a dual punch: they're healthy and quick to cook. This recipe gives texture to the mild and flaky tilapia by broiling a layer of quinoa on top of the fish, creating a dish that is simple to make but has a great presentation.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon thyme (preferably fresh)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}16 ounce tialpia fillets
3 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}juice of 1 lemon
Preparation:
Preheat your oven by putting it on broil.
Bring the quinoa, chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons of thyme to a boil.
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Place your tilapia on a sheet tray covered in aluminum foil.
Brush the tilapia on both sides with olive oil, the remaining salt and thyme, pepper, and lemon juice.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Take a spoon and spread out a layer of the quinoa on top of the tilapia until there is a thin even layer.
Put the tilapia under the broiler, on the highest rack. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the tilapia is cooked through and the quinoa has begun to brown slightly.
Let the fish cool and then serve alongside the additional quinoa.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The quinoa can be made up to a day in advance and then reheated.