Balsamic Baked Tilapia

Balsamic Baked Tilapia

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Recipe from allrecipes.com

 

Balsamic Baked Tilapia

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

 

“Balsamic vinegar adds a subtle sweetness to the onions and peppers that top these tasty tilapia filets. A sprinkle of blue cheese brings the whole dish together.”

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, halved and sliced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

2 (8 ounce) filets tilapia filets

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup crumbled blue cheese

4 cups mixed salad greens

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and red pepper in the oil until onion is tender and golden, and peppers are slightly soft, about 10 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar into the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
3. Rub tilapia filets with 2 teaspoons olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place filets in a small baking dish, and top with the balsamic onion mixture. Sprinkle fish evenly with blue cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily. Serve atop salad greens.