Sunday, April 15, 2012

Baked Tilapia with Toasted Almonds

The South Beach Diet super Quick Cookbook page 129

1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce) skinless tilapa fillets

Heat the oven to 450'F In a small ungreased skillet toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly browned about 5 minutes

Meanwhile in a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, marjoram and salt. Spread the mixture evenly on the fish. Place the fish on a a rimmed baking sheet and scatter the almonds over the tops

Bake for about 10 minutes until the topping is golden brown the almonds are crisp and the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork serve hot

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