Halogen Oven Parmesan Lemon Tilapia

Has anyone tried using a Fagor Halogen Tabletop Oven? These things are great. As we’re supposed to be living in a child free zone these days, which doesn’t work very well, meals are usually just for two. And what a pain! I’m used to cooking for 4 to 8 people, and trying to downsize cooking methods for just two of us has been a mind bending experience.

So, a while back, Panthea orders this Fagor Halogen Tabletop Oven and says, “Here ya go, have fun”.

I mean, what am I supposed to do with this thing. So I started reading the booklet and the experiments began. Actually, this thing is a snap to use. Whatever time you would need in a regular oven, cut it in half. And if you can cook it in a regular oven, you’re supposed to be able to use the Halogen Tabletop Oven.

So one of the experiments I came up with is for Parmesan Lemon Tilapia. Wal-Mart had this package of individually wrapped tilapia filets. This makes it super simple, just pick out how many you need for a meal. (Your side dish is your choice, such as salad, rice or pasta).

The Fagor Halogen Tabletop Oven has two racks and a Teflon pan. I put the lowest rack in and set the Teflon pan on the rack. Some cooking spray is still a good idea.

Take two frozen filets and open them. Then set the frozen filets on the Teflon pan. Lid on the oven, set for 400 degrees, and 8-10 minutes. (You need to watch while you make the sauce as it may take less time for the filets to turn white).

So while the filets are cooking, take the followings ingredients and mix up your sauce.

Sauce Ingredients:

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons of butter – margarine – melted

1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise (fat free or light can be used)

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

2 teaspoons of lemon zest

1/8 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon celery salt

Mix the above ingredients into a small bowl and set aside.

When the filets start looking white, (which means they’re getting done), flip the filets over and reset the timer to 8-10. After about 4-5 minutes, which is enough time to clean up your counter top, open the oven and liberally spread the sauce over the filets. Close the oven lid and finish cooking.

When the bell dings, dinner is ready. Neither Panthea or I usually eat a lot of fish, but I have to admit, this is really good. Which gives me more time for other pursuits.

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