Bake Tiliapia

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. celery
• 1/4 c. onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. sweet red pepper, chopped
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 lbs. tilapia fillets

Directions:

1. Saute the celery, onions & sweet red pepper in butter until tender in a medium skillet
2. Add the salt, pepper, tarragon, basil, flour & milk; mix well
3. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened
4. Add the cheese & stir until melted — do not boil
5. Rinse the tilapia fillets in cold water & drain thoroughly
6. Place the fish in a 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish & spoon the sauce evenly over the fish
7. Bake at 425°F. for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes evenly when tested with a fork

Serves 4.