Mark's Tilapia

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kilo (1 lb) tilapia fillet (about 2 - 3 medium-sized pieces)
1/2 cup Sprite or other lemon-lime soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons canola oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sliced spring onions for garnishing (optional)

Lemon-butter sauce:

2 teaspoons (approx. 1/4 of a small stick) butter
1 1/2 medium-sized lemon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the Sprite, salt, and ground pepper. Marinate the fish in this mixture for 10 minutes.
2. After marinating, pat the fish dry with paper towels, and then rub with garlic .
3. Grill for approximately 3-5 minutes each side, or until fish flakes off when tested with a fork. Brush the fish occassionally with canola oil or butter.
5. While the fish is grilling, prepare the lemon-butter sauce by melting the butter in a frying pan or microwave oven (I melt it in the microwave oven for 1 minute).
6. When the fish is cooked, transfer to a plate.
7. Drizzle fish lightly with the lemon-butter sauce.
8. Sprinkle fish with the herbs, one after the other. Garnish with the spring onions (optional). Serve immediately.
9. You may also serve the lemon-butter sauce on the side for dipping.

This dish goes very well with steamed white rice. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Source : by mark

Orange-Cilantro Tilapia

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 an orange, juiced
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 jalapeno fresh, seeds removed

PREPARATION:

Blend all ingredients in the blender for 30 seconds or until almost smooth.

Place fish in bowl or large baggie and pour marinade over. Make sure the marinade coats the fish or chicken completely. If using chicken, spear with a fork several times to allow marinade to penetrate.

Leave in the refrigerator overnight. When it's ready, bake or grill fish until it is no longer translucent and is flaky. Bake or grill chicken until it reaches 170 degrees.