Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Asparagus

Baked Tilapia

One 4 oz. fillet per person

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and dry the Tilapia fillets. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Top with Lemon-Herb Butter before serving. (Recipe below.)
Roasted Asparagus

1 lb. for four people (about)

Snap off the tough ends. Rinse. Toss with a little olive oil. Lay in a baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp. (The foil keeps the asparagus from losing too much moisture.)

Lemon-Herb Butter

8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
pinch of garlic and onion powder

Stir the butter with a silicone spatula or butter knife to soften it. Add the zest, juice, herbs, and garlic and onion powders. Stir well. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Form into a log. Wrap tightly in the plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.

Serve with vegetables, fish, chicken, stir into soups or sauces.