Baked blackened tilapia

Blackened Tilapia 

Ingredients : 

• 1 lb tilapia fillets

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 1/8 tbsp onion powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp thyme 

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 3 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt 

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Combine dry ingredients

2. Line a sheet pan with foil. Add 2 tbsp olive oil - rub / brush it to cover the area the fish will lay. 

3. Rinse and pat dry tilapia. 

4. Brush tilapia with olive oil. 

5. Cover the fillets with spices; rub it in on both sides. 

6. Place in preheated oven and bake until it's nicely brown and flaky. Approx 10-15 minutes. The time depends on your fillet size. 10-15 for bigger fillets! 

Creamy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: the origin recipe called for penne pasta but we had ziti so I used ziti and it was still yummy! Your call . 

• 1 box pasta - penne/ziti

• 3 tbsp butter 

• 2 tsp minced garlic

• 3 tbsp flour 

• 1 cup chicken broth 

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tsp dried parsley

• 1/2 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• salt & pepper to taste

Directions : 

1. Cook pasta according to package.

2. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan ; add minced garlic.

3. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat. 

4. Add flour & cook for an additional minute. Stir constantly. 

5. Add broth and milk , stirring constantly. Cook until sauce boils and thickens. 

6. Add parsley and cheese. Add salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. 

7. Pour over pasta & enjoy!