Tilapia & Red Potatoes

I've mentioned previously that I changed my diet drastically a few weeks after going gluten-free. One of the first changes I committed to was to make a simple meat and veggie dinner every week. At first it was an attempt to cut down on eating heavy, or processed foods too often. But, I developed this meal and it's not only become very convenient, but VERY tasty. We've been eating this once a week for several weeks and haven't grown tired of it because it's that good. Not only that, but it's really convenient on busy days. This makes a filling meal for 2 people.




Start by cutting 1.25 lbs of clean red potatoes into bite sized pieces. Put them in a gallon bag with melted butter, lemon concentrate, and seasonings. Close bag and mix ingredients together thoroughly. Transfer to a greased, microwave-safe dish. Make sure you get most of the liquid in the dish, or the potatoes may be too dry. Microwave for 15 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes, until tender. Garnish with cheese, if desired.



Meanwhile, start on the tilapia. Melt butter in a pan, then add (frozen) tilapia. Apply seasonings generously and cook for about 6 minutes or until underside is crispy. Flip over, apply seasonings again and cook another 6 minutes, until crispy and cooked through (and the potatoes are done). The spices create a nice, crispy, flavorful coating, so don't skimp!

Tilapia & Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs. potatoes


• 1.5 tbs. lemon concentrate


• 2 tbs. melted butter


• 1/2 tsp. salt


• 1/8 tsp. black pepper


• 1/4 tsp onion powder


• 1 tsp. parsley


• 1 pinch sage


• 1 pinch poultry seasoning


• 1 clove garlic (minced)

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• 2x 5 oz. tilapia filets


• 1 heaping tbs. butter


• 1 tsp. onion powder (per side of each filet)


• 1 tsp. garlic powder (per side of each filet)


• 1/2 tsp. parsley (per side of each filet)


• salt to taste (per filet)

Directions

1. Wash and cut the potatoes into bite sized pieces.


2. Mix in a gallon bag with lemon, butter, and seasonings.


3. Transfer contents of bag to a greased, microwave-safe dish and microwave for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.


4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan. Add (frozen) tilapia. Apply seasonings and cook for 6 minutes. Flip, season again and cook another 6 minutes.

I know this is a very simple recipe, but it's so convenient and yummy, and we make it every week without fail, that I figured it made even *more* sense to share it with you. Enjoy! :)