Easy Tilapia or Cod Fresca

This recipe was the result of fatigue.  I wanted something healthy but fast.  This recipe generates a full dinner in less than twenty minutes!  I've used both tilapia and cod, and the tilapia is preferable.  The cod is less firm, which I find less satisfying.

You'll need:

butter
Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's)
two tilapia or cod fillets
pico de gallo
avocado
non-stick spray
haricot verts

Yield: two servings


Pre-heat your oven to broil.  Melt two tablespoons of butter in microwave.  Stir in one teaspoon of Cajun seasoning blend.  Coat pan with non-stick spray then put fish fillets in pan.  Spoon the melted butter and seasoning blend over the fish, reserving about one to two teaspoons of the mix.

Place haricot verts in microwave safe dish and cover with water.  Microwave for four minutes.  Drain in colander.

Peel avocado and slice thinly.  Season with salt and pepper.

Broil the fish for about five minutes, adjusting for the thickness of the fillet.  Remove from oven.

Return haricot verts to dish they cooked in.  Top with the remaining butter and Cajun seasonings and stir (or cover and shake to coat).

Add fish to plate, top with avocado slices and spoon pico de gallo over the top liberally.  Add the haricot verts and serve.

I added a fast dessert, too.  While the fish was cooking, I washed a few handfuls of raspberries, blueberries, and a few mint leaves.  I layered the berries in a glass with Lite Cool Whip (I'm still minimizing my dairy consumption, and while not 100% non-dairy, Lite Cool Whip is very close!)  I chiffonaded the mint and added a touch of mint throughout, then garnished the top with two whole leaves and berries.

The final product...less than 20 minutes later!  Easy tilapia fresca--tilapia topped with cajun seasoning, avocado, and pico de gallo.