Sometimes I think that I could be a pescatarian! (A pescatarian is simply someone whose diet does not include meats or poultry but does include fish.) Seafood and fish are just so much more to my liking lately than meat. This eating lifestyle falls easily into our healthy but oh-so-yummy POV since it—for the most part—is high protein, low fat. As with meat, it is important to purchase the highest quality fish that your budget can afford.
This recipe is really quick to put together! And it is on the lighter side…making it a nice choice for the warmer summer months. And, cooked on the stovetop…not the oven…will keep the kitchen (and the cook!) cooler. We enjoyed this with tilapia fillets but it would be great with cod or flounder or sole…or even shrimp! Enjoy!
Mediterranean Olive Topping for Fish
ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 small red onion, cut into half moons
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 heaping tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup pitted green olives with juice, halved
4 skinless tilapia filets (approximately 4 ounces each)
lemon pepper seasoning
directions
- heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat
- place onion pieces in pan and saute for 3 minutes or so, ‘til starting to soften
- add mushrooms in a single layer and cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes ‘til they begin to brown on one side
- stir and make sure each is flipped over; cook about 5 minutes more ‘til other side is browned, too
- add tomatoes (cut-side down) and heat for another 3-4 minutes
- reduce heat and add garlic, stirring gently for just one minute
- remove from heat; season w/lemon-pepper seasoning, and stir in green olives; remove to a separate bowl and keep warm
- using the same pan, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat
- season the fish with sea salt & lemon pepper seasoning on both sides and place in the pan
- cook for 3-4 minutes ‘til nicely browned, gently turn and cook another 2-3 minutes’ don’t overcook! fish is done when white throughout…no longer transparent
- remove to a serving platter and top with the vegetable mixture
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♥ coleen
