Tilapia 21 Day Fix Style
I *hate* eating fish.
I don't like the texture, the taste, the way it looks (I know I am weird)... everything about it kind of grosses me out.
Maybe it is because when I was growing up, I was fed orange roughy at least twice a month. I am no fish expert but I am going to go out on a limb and say that orange roughy is a "fishy" fish... right? I blame my mom. **sorry mom!**
But there is that little voice in the back of my head that keeps reminding me how nutritious fish is as a lean protein and a great source of DHA which is needed to optimal brain function.
During this 21 Day Fix Extreme journey, a girl can only eat so much chicken and ground turkey. I knew this meant I was going to have to go out on a limb and eat that fish.
For this recipe I chose tilapia because I hear it is a mild flaky fish... is it possible I could convince my kids to eat this too!? Hmmm... well I was really busy today and am reFUSING to make two seperate dinners so maybe I can lie and tell them it is chicken. Yeah that is what I will do.
Let's talk about tilapia for a second. Here is what I found in my research:
First and foremost, tilapia is a LOW CALORIE protein option which is great for anyone looking to shed some weight and eat healthy. For this example I am going to use a 100 gram (which is just under 4 oz) piece of fish. This piece of fish is only 128 calories! Now for the protein... 26 g of protein packed into that filet of fish! That is amazing... it is almost HALF of your daily value for protein. If that weren't impressive enough, tilapia is high in vitamin B12 which is important for normal brain function, the nervous system and the production of blood. Tilapia also is very high in selenium which is a POWERFUL antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage. And of course, as with most fish, you have your Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which are crucial for healthy brain function.
Ok ok, so I knew all of these stats for years about fish but still refused to eat it... but like I said I was getting sick of all. that. chicken. Ba-gok!
Here is how I prepared my fish:
In a bowl I mixed ---
The final verdict.... I hate to admit it, but I ate that stinkin' fish so fast I couldn't believe it! And you know what?? My kids ate their ENTIRE filet as well without complaint or bribing. My five year old even said it was his new favorite dinner! My husband has always been a fish eater, so now he is just happy that we can add this into our meal planning! And for all of your 21 Day Fixers, a 4 oz filet = 1 red container.
So if you are a fish lover, or a hater... I say give this recipe a try. It may just surprise you as it did me!
**sorry there are no beautiful pics of our plated dinner but we ate it too fast lol**
Let me know what you think of this recipe! Thanks for stopping by ~Joslin
I don't like the texture, the taste, the way it looks (I know I am weird)... everything about it kind of grosses me out.
Maybe it is because when I was growing up, I was fed orange roughy at least twice a month. I am no fish expert but I am going to go out on a limb and say that orange roughy is a "fishy" fish... right? I blame my mom. **sorry mom!**
But there is that little voice in the back of my head that keeps reminding me how nutritious fish is as a lean protein and a great source of DHA which is needed to optimal brain function.
During this 21 Day Fix Extreme journey, a girl can only eat so much chicken and ground turkey. I knew this meant I was going to have to go out on a limb and eat that fish.
For this recipe I chose tilapia because I hear it is a mild flaky fish... is it possible I could convince my kids to eat this too!? Hmmm... well I was really busy today and am reFUSING to make two seperate dinners so maybe I can lie and tell them it is chicken. Yeah that is what I will do.
Let's talk about tilapia for a second. Here is what I found in my research:
First and foremost, tilapia is a LOW CALORIE protein option which is great for anyone looking to shed some weight and eat healthy. For this example I am going to use a 100 gram (which is just under 4 oz) piece of fish. This piece of fish is only 128 calories! Now for the protein... 26 g of protein packed into that filet of fish! That is amazing... it is almost HALF of your daily value for protein. If that weren't impressive enough, tilapia is high in vitamin B12 which is important for normal brain function, the nervous system and the production of blood. Tilapia also is very high in selenium which is a POWERFUL antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage. And of course, as with most fish, you have your Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which are crucial for healthy brain function.
Ok ok, so I knew all of these stats for years about fish but still refused to eat it... but like I said I was getting sick of all. that. chicken. Ba-gok!
Here is how I prepared my fish:
In a bowl I mixed ---
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 3 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed in my garlic press
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 2 pinches of cayenne pepper (less if you don't like spice, but we do!)
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| **Before baking** |
I served our fish over a bed of shredded cabbage and lime wedge for a little zing. As a side, I served my family steamed broccoli and carrots.. I love cooked carrots, it brings the sweetness out in them.
The final verdict.... I hate to admit it, but I ate that stinkin' fish so fast I couldn't believe it! And you know what?? My kids ate their ENTIRE filet as well without complaint or bribing. My five year old even said it was his new favorite dinner! My husband has always been a fish eater, so now he is just happy that we can add this into our meal planning! And for all of your 21 Day Fixers, a 4 oz filet = 1 red container.
So if you are a fish lover, or a hater... I say give this recipe a try. It may just surprise you as it did me!
**sorry there are no beautiful pics of our plated dinner but we ate it too fast lol**
Let me know what you think of this recipe! Thanks for stopping by ~Joslin
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