Gotta Love Garlic

Tonight was my only night at home this week to cook and I chose FISH! Tilapia to be exact. Since we often have salmon, thought I would mix it up a bit. What better to pair with fish than my stand by grain- couscous- and a few ears of locally grown corn?! I picked the roasted garlic and olive oil couscous and then planned on a garlicky fish preparation to seal the deal. 

This meal was super easy and super healthy - and it only took about 20 mins to make it. 

I melted 2 tbsp of butter in a saucepan and then added 4 crushed cloves of garlic - simmering until fragrant (~2 mins). Next, add 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice and remove from heat. 

Place the fish in a shallow glass baking dish, season with salt and pepper, then add the butter/garlic mixture spreading evenly over the fish. Place this dish in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 15 mins and voila! So easy and very low calorie!

The plate felt a little naked once prepared with 3 pale white/yellow foods, so next time I might add in a leafy green such as Tami and Ryan's favorite broccoli with garlic and basil! Makes for a better presentation :)

We finished the night with my new most favorite ice cream flavor from our quaint, downtown, mom-and-pop ice cream establishment, "Ollie's". The flavor is Lemon with Black Raspberry Swirl and let me tell you...it is to die for! My mouth waters just thinking about it! Can't imagine any better flavor to enjoy on a hot summer day or night. 

Looking forward to next week with a few more nights at home to cook!

Yours truly,
Christen