Pan Seard Tilapia with Tomatoes and Herbs

These tilapia fillets are cooked in a very hot cast iron skillet to ensure using very little oil. Topping this simple healthy dinner with fresh citrus herbs will pack it with so many satisfying flavors.

Ingredients:
Two 8 oz tilapia fillets
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp seasoning salt (store-bought)
1 tbs butter
Citrus herbs:
1 tbs fresh mints, chopped
1 tbs fresh basil, chopped
1 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbs fresh thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1tsp chili flake
1 tbs lemon zest
1 tbs lemon juice
Garnish:
1 beefsteak tomato cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 cup sliced white button mushrooms

Directions:
Sprinkle salt and oil over fish and set aside.
In another small bowl, combine all the citrus herbs and set aside.

In a cast iron skillet over high heat, add butter and watch until foaming. Place one fish at a time and let it cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

Using a spatula, turn fish over. In the same hot pan place mushrooms and freshly sliced tomatoes in even layer to char for a few minutes (about 3 to 5 minutes).

About 2 minutes before the cooking time is done, sprinkle dish with fresh herbs.

 Remove and place onto the serving place. Enjoy!