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Calling All Cooks!

As part of the Metamora Chamber's new E-Newsletter for 2009, we will be featuring recipes from Chamber members and residents of the Metamora area!

To submit a recipe:

• Email your recipe* to info@metamorachamber.org
• Be sure to include the ingredients list, number of servings and general directions
• Send a picture of the dish (if available)
• Tell us a little about yourself (please let us know if you do not want us to use your name/biography)

We just may publish your recipe in the next edition of the Metamora E-Newsletter and on the Metamora Chamber Website!

*By submitting a recipe, you authorize the Metamora Area Chamber of Commerce to publish/distribute the recipe without royalties or payment.

Recipe: Broiled Tilapia Filets with Cajun Cream Sauce

Submitted by: Andrea Austin

This recipe is a big hit at my house. If you haven't had tilapia, I highly recommend it. It's a meaty fish without the harsh "fish" taste...very mild. We get the fresh tilapia filets from Costco which are normally quite large. The sauce makes enough for 2 - 4 servings.

Category: Entree
Servings: 2 - 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1 Pint Heavy Cream
• Cajun Seasoning (To Taste)
• 4 Medium/Large Tilapia Filets
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or comparable oil)

Directions

• Set Oven to Broil
• On a broiling pan lined with aluminum foil, brush the tilapia filets front and back with olive oil
• Lightly sprinkle one side of the filets with cajun seasoning
• Put filets, seasoning side up on the pan and broil in oven until meat is cooked and flakes with a fork (about 10 minutes)
• While fish is cooking: In a medium saucepan on medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter.
• Add the minced garlic and bring to a sizzle and stir constantly for about 1 minute
• Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter and the flour
• Using a wire whisk, blend the butter, garlic and flour until it is fully combined and texture is like a runny paste
• Raise heat to medium and add the heavy cream, whisking the flour mixture and cream together (The sauce will gradually thicken as you whisk. For thicker sauce, add flour a teaspoon at a time and whisk for desired thickness.)
• Sprinkle cajun seasoning in the sauce to taste (I use about a Tablespoon or so)

To Serve:

• Place 2 filets on a plate and drizzle 1/4 - 1/2 of the sauce over top. Repeat for remaining servings
• Serve with roasted vegetables, salad, etc.
• Enjoy!

About Andrea Austin:

Andrea and her husband Eric own Austin Brick Pavers LLC. These Metamora Chamber members are now in their 15th season of installing brick, stone and boulder walks, patios, driveways, retaining walls and more. In the winter months, Eric installs natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tile and plows snow.