Tilapia with Peppers and Onions

Tonight was a quick dinner – pan-friend tilapia smothered with onions and sweet bell peppers, served with steamed rice and broccoli.

Super easy and super kid friendly (my kids aren’t into fried onions and peppers so I left it off their portions).

Tilapia with Peppers and Onions, serves 4

4 tilapia filets
2 sweet bell peppers, cored seeded and sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
california style garlic salt
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
apple cider vinegar
olive oil for sauteing

1.  Heat olive oil in a heavy frying pan over medium heat, then add the onion and pepper slices and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are browned and wilted, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with cayenne pepper (I used about 1/2 teaspoon) and a splash of cider vinegar and cook for a minute more. Put the mixture into a bowl and set aside.

2. Season the tilapia filets with the garlic salt. Heat more olive oil (if needed) in the same pan over medium heat, add the filets, and cook. Depending on the thickness of the filets, this should take about 4 minutes for each side.

3. Put each filet on a plate, top with some of the peppers and onions, and serve with a wedge of lemon for squeezing on top, if desired.