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Pistachio Cranberry Grilled Tilapia Fillet with Asparagus
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
From the Groton's Cooking Contest. I used fresh tilapia instead of the frozen grilled tilapia. Interesting and colorful recipe!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2/3 lb (2) tilapia fillets
1 cup asparagus, woody ends cut off, cut in 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice (meyer lemon when possible)
1 tbsp lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons crystallized ginger, minced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pistachios, shelled, toasted, lightly salted
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in large frying pan on high heat; cook mushrooms for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add tilapia fillets and continue; cook for 2 minutes.
3. Flip fish over with spatula; turn heat down to medium
4. Add asparagus, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, garlic, ginger, and cranberries; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Continue to cook fish until opaque inside.
6. To serve, place on individual serving plates.
7. Garnish with pistachios and basil. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com