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    Tilapia

    September 7, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

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    Tilapia

    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time30 minutes
    Servings - 4 persons

    Ingredients 

    • 3 frozen tilapia fillets ($2.50)
    • 1 cup rice ($.50)
    • 2-3 broccoli heads ($1.25) (I used squash in the picture...only $.75...makes this meal under $4!)
    • Lemon juice ($.10)
    • Seafood Seasoning (Dill, Garlic, Lemon) ($.10)

    Instructions

    • Thaw fillets or cook frozen, as directed on package. (I buy the kind that are frozen individually and have no preservatives!)
    • Cook 1 cup rice in 2 1/2 cups water. I usually add a little seasoning and lemon juice as the rice is cooking to get a continuity of flavors in the meal.
    • Steam broccoli 3-5 minutes in microwave or in steamer.

    Cost $4.45

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    Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Dairy Free Meal Ideas, Fish Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Rice Recipes Tagged With: yellow squash

    Comments

    1. [email protected] says

      September 7, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      What is the serving size on a meal like this? Do you have children? Or are you just feeding your hubby and yourself?

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    2. $5 Dinner Mom says

      September 7, 2008 at 6:26 pm

      For this meal, I make 3 fish fillets. One for hubby and me, and one for my 2 boys. I will make 2-3 broccoli heads, depending on their size so that hubby and I get a larger one and the boys get a few of the “trees!” 1 cup of uncooked rice is just enough to feed our family. Hope this helps!

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    3. Shirley says

      May 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm

      I love everything “Tilapia ” You mentioned that you marinate the fillets and freeze them.
      How do you make you marinade ? It sounded delicious.
      Thanks

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