Grilled Tilapia Fillet with a Fennel & Red Pepper Slaw

Ingredients (Makes 1 serving)

5-7 oz Tilapia Fillet (Boneless and Skinless)

Seasoning of choice (Salt & Pepper with fresh Lemon Juice / Old Bay)

1/2 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic (chopped)

1 bulb Fennel (cored & julienned)

1 white Onion (julienned)

1 Red Bell Pepper (julienned)

2 Scallions (sliced on bias)

1 1/2 oz Anisette Liquor or Sambuca (optional)

To Taste - Salt & Pepper

1 Tsp Black & White Sesame Seeds (optional)

Preparation

Preheat Grill

Heat Oil in Saute pan and add chopped garlic. Cook until garlic is lightly browned.

Add Fennel, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper. Saute until vegetables start to soften and become translucent.

De-glaze pan with Anisette and reduce liquid until it is almost completely gone. *If cooking on a gas stove, use caution. Alcohol will catch fire if it comes in contact with flame.

Remove from heat and toss in scallions and sesame seeds. Add Salt & Pepper to taste.

Reserve and keep warm.

Season Tilapia as desired.

Make sure to lightly oil grill to prevent sticking.

Grilled fillet, turning to achieve grill marks until fully cooked.

Top fillet with warm Fennel slaw. Serve with your choice of accompaniments.