Tilapia in "Crazy Water"

GingerPeach's Note:

A flavorful italian recipe. Even my husband who doesn't usually like fish thought it was excellent. The fish is poached in "crazy water" with lemons, capers, fresh garlic and thyme.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 4 teaspoons capers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 filets tilapia fillets or 2 other fish

Directions:

1. In a medium pot or pan, fry the lemon slices and capers in the olive oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
2. Remove the lemons and capers and set aside.
3. Using the same pan, cook the garlic, chili powder and 1/4 cup of the water.
4. Let simmer until water is gone.
5. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, wine, thyme, and salt and bring to boil.
6. Throw fish into"crazy water", reduce heat and let simmer with lid on, about 8 minutes.
7. Remove fish to shallow serving bowls.
8. Boil"crazy water" on high for a few minutes to reduce.
9. Garnish the fish with lemon slices and capers.
10. Drizzle the crazy water over the fish and serve immediately.

Reviews

[cindikoehler]

I made this recipe exactly as written, except I used a little more tomato than what it called for (because I needed to use some up). No bitterness from the lemon. I am sure this recipe is going to be one I'll go to often. I loved everything about it! I put it together when I got home from work and I served it over white rice that I had made previously (I steamed it back to soft and fluffiness). Just perfect!!

[kelly in TO]

This is very good. The fish was cooked perfect and I loved the capers and tomatoes. I agree that next time I don't think I'll fry the lemons but maybe sprinkle some lemon juice over the fish once it's plated. I served this with buttered green beans. Thanks.

[HeatherN]

This was ok. I'm not a real big fan of sea-beasties, but thought I'd give this a shot. I agree with one of the reviews, I prefer fish to be breaded and fried crispy. Thanks for posting. My husband really liked it.