I drowned my Tilapia!

[Caine]

Originally Posted by amy123

Caine, I hope that fish is not still alive and swimming in the refrigerator.

No, I moved him to the jacuzzi. That's okay, isn't it?

[*amy*]

Originally Posted by sattie

I prepared it last night and you could not tell it had been sitting in water. I was thinking it was bad to have fresh fish sitting in water for long periods of time. Seems like I saw something on the subject but I may have been misinformed. I guess that is why I freaked out when it happened.

Prior to cooking, I made sure it was still good by smelling it and there was no odor.

I broiled it using a bit of lemon and butter for about 5 minutes, then topped with a mixture of mayo, parmesan, lemon, and black pepper and put it back under the broiler for enough time to brown the topping.. it was quite tasty!

Sattie, good to hear the fish was okay. I've never tried Talapia, but your ingredients/description sounds similar to a recipe I've been hanging on to to give a try. Perhaps, I can adapt it for shrimp, sole or snapper? Can you share your recipe? TIA

Caine, sounds good to me. My friend turned her jacuzzi into a koi pond

[sattie]

Amy123...

here is the link to the recipe:

Lemon Parmesan Tilapia

The only thing I did differently was add the cracked black pepper to the mayo mixture. At the same link is many tilapia recipes that you may find appealing.

[*amy*]

Originally Posted by sattie

Amy123...

here is the link to the recipe:

Lemon Parmesan Tilapia

The only thing I did differently was add the cracked black pepper to the mayo mixture. At the same link is many tilapia recipes that you may find appealing.

Thank you, sattie. Thought it sounded familiar. That's the same recipe I've been saving. Must give it a try.

[sattie]

I was impressed with it. I usually like most fish fried, but this one was very flavorful and the dressing can be used on a number of things like chicken or as a spread??? Hope you like it!!!

[*amy*]

Originally Posted by sattie

I was impressed with it. I usually like most fish fried, but this one was very flavorful and the dressing can be used on a number of things like chicken or as a spread??? Hope you like it!!!

Great suggestions. I may change it out a bit with lime or orange juice (and lime or orange slices) in place of the lemon juice.

[QSis]

Originally Posted by amy123

My friend turned her jacuzzi into a koi pond

oooo! That would be a tough choice for me! I would love to have BOTH things!

Lee

[obiwan9962]

tilapia is a very durable fish
explains why professional chefs love it
it can be mishandled and still make a lovely meal
shelf life is 5-7 days properly kept
3-4 when a novice cook did what you did (no offense meant)
where fish and most protiens spoil fastest is when it sits in it's own juices

glad you enjoyed your meal without ill results
that reminds me, i should clean out my refrig at home