Smothered Tilapia
This is truly a hit with kids and adults alike. i still get calls for the recipe from the church congregation i cooked for.
Steps
Preheat oven to 450.
Place fish fillets on a lightly greased shallow pan.
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
Dot with butter.
In a bowl , combine tomato , onion , basil , olive oil , salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon over fish.
Bake fish for about 8-10 minutes , or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Turn off oven.
Sprinkle fish with cheese and return to oven just to melt the cheese.
Ingredients
tilapia fillet, butter, salt and pepper, roma tomatoes, green onions, fresh basil leaf, olive oil, monterey jack cheese