Basil-Wrapped Tilapia Recipe

Jun 14, 2012 @ 12:20 PM
Posted by Ali Rosen, Daily Meal Video, The Daily Meal Staff

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 473
Daily Value: 24%
Servings: 2

Low-Carb
Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious

Fat	25g	39%
Saturated	15g	75%
Trans	1g	0%
Carbs	6g	2%
Fiber	1g	3%
Sugars	3g	0%
Protein	49g	98%
Cholesterol	176mg	59%
Sodium	681mg	28%
Calcium	143mg	14%
Magnesium	78mg	20%
Potassium	830mg	24%
Iron	2mg	11%
Zinc	1mg	10%
Vitamin A	930IU	19%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Thiamin (B1)	0mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0mg	18%
Niacin (B3)	9mg	46%
Vitamin B6	1mg	27%
Folic Acid (B9)	75µg	19%
Vitamin B12	4µg	66%
Vitamin D	7µg	2%
Vitamin E	2mg	8%
Vitamin K	30µg	38%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	6g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	2g	0%

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INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon white wine, preferably dry
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 ounces tilapia fillets
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup large basil leaves
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup diced shallots

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Combine the butter, white wine, and lemon juice in a bowl. Brush the mixture onto the first side of each tilapia fillet, add a dash of salt, and then place basil leaves all over the fish. (Don't skimp on the basil leaves, they should cover the entire fish.)

Repeat on the other side, except before you add the basil leaves to the top of the tilapia, add the feta cheese. Spread the feta cheese across the tilapia and then cover with basil. Top with the diced shallots and pour the remaining sauce on top.

Place the tilapia on aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Put the tilapia in the oven for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the fish. Take out and serve immediately while hot.