Tilapia With Cilantro Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer. Set aside or refrigerate until nearly serving time.

3. 3

   Fish: Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Brush fillets lightly with butter; arrange in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.

4. 4

   Warm the sauce up and drizzle a little over each serving of fish.