Shrimp and Potato Crusted Tilapia

Submitted by Vegas Vixen Fixin' & Mixin'

"This easy dish combines the sweet flavors of fresh shrimp, savory flavors of parmigiano, and delicate flavors of potato and tilapia for a meal that takes no time or sweat. Such a rich dish for a chef of any skill level."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 small russet potatoes
• 1 lb fresh tilapia fillet (2 filets split in half)
• 1⁄2 lb fresh uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and chopped with tails removed
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 cup fresh shredded parmigiano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Pre - heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place filet in a shallow dish.
3. Sprinkle all sides with 1 tbs oregano, 1 tbs garlic salt and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover with 1 cup milk and set in the refrigerator to marinate for 10 minutes each side.
5. Clean and peel potatoes.
6. Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place uncovered in pot over medium high heat.
7. Boil until tender (approx 20 minutes).
8. While potatoes come to a boil, clean and chop shrimp.
9. In a small skillet, drizzle with olive oil and turn to medium heat.
10. Let skillet warm and add shrimp. Cook over medium low heat until shrimp turns pink.
11. When potatoes are ready, drain and return to pot.
12. Over low heat, add the remaining butter and begin to mash.
13. Remove fish from milk marinade and drip dry. Place fish on oiled baking dish and set aside. Do not pat dry.
14. To potatoes add remaining milk, oregano, garlic salt and stir. Add shrimp, 1/2 cup parmigiano and parsley.
15. Stir mixture together well.
16. Begin to cover each filet with potato /shrimp mixture.
17. Sprinkle with more parmigiano cheese and place into oven to bake for 20 minutes.
18. Once baking is complete, set oven to broil and brown in oven for approximately 5-10 minutes *times may vary depending on your oven.
19. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
20. Add with your favorite veggie dish, glass of wine, serve and enjoy!