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Baked Tilapia

From the Kitchen of: Pepper

Source:  From a grocery handout.

1 1/2		Tilapia Fillets
1/4	c.	Celery, chopped
1/4	c.	Onion, chopped
1/4	c.	Sweet Red Pepper, chopped
3	Tbsp.	Butter
3	Tbsp.	Flour
		Salt and Pepper to taste
1	tsp.	fresh or dried Tarragon
1	tsp.	fresh or dried Basil
1/4	c.	Milk
1	c.	Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded

• In a medium skillet, sauté the celery, onions and sweet red pepper in butter or margarine until tender.
• Add the flour, salt, pepper, tarragon, basil and milk; mix well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Add the cheese and stir until melted. Do NOT boil.
• Rinse the tilapia fillets in cold water and drain thoroughly
• Place fish in a 12"x8"x2" baking dish; spoon the sauce evenly over the fish.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Serves 6.