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Christmas Tilapia with Spearmint and Lemon

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A Refreshing tilapia fillet cooked in a Spearmint and lemon tea that leaves the mouth, throat, tummy and mind clear, refreshed and happy. If that doesn't sound like Christmas dinner to you something must wrong.

Prep Time: 10 minutes prep
20 minutes cook
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

4 fillets of tilapia (approx 1lb total)
3 1/2 to 4 teaspoons of Spearmint
1 medium to large lemon
2-3 pinches of salt (to your taste)
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey

Directions
Pre-heat oven to 450'F

Slice four thin slices from the center of the lemon and set aside for later.

Brew 3 tablespoons of Spearmint in 1 cup of water.
Squeeze the remaining lemon juice into the tea.
Strain and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Rinse and dry the tilapia.

Give the fish a very thin coat of olive oil and place into a 12'x9'x2' pan.

Add the strained tea and lemon mixture to the pan pouring it over the fish. The fish will be about 1/2 covered.

Sprinkle salt over the top of the fish.
Drizzle honey across the top of the fish.

Cover pan with foil and place in oven for 18 to 20 minutes. It will be done when the fish flakes apart easily with a fork.

When serving add a slice of lemon and sprinkle the top of the tilapia with the remaining dry Spearmint.

Tastes great accompanied with some asparagus, rice and a fruity white wine.

And yes, after years of spending most of Christmas dealing with dinner (or watching someone else) this is what I have these days. And with ten minutes of work and twenty of waiting, I'm always guaranteed to get my Christmas wish 'A little time with friends and family.'

Merry Christmas from Teasire.