Smoked Paprika Tilapia with Ailoi

I know fish is not on many people's list of foods they will be making for Christmas dinner.... especially tilapia.  But, who knows, maybe this will spark something of a new tradition for someone looking for an unusual twist to the normal every day after Christmas dinner ideas.  OR, maybe your family is looking for something different for their Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve meal.  OR, just maybe you are planning dinner for yourself tonight and were thinking to yourself "man, I wish someone would post a simple and yet delicious fish recipe today".  Either way, this IS a simple fish recipe that is deliciously light and packed with a lot of flavor - definitely worth trying today, tomorrow, or even in the future.

Oh, and don't forget the sauce.....      as if you could :)

Smoked Paprika Tilapia with Ailoi
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
2 tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
For the aioli -
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Drizzle the olive oil evenly over each piece of fish.  Mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each fillet.  Place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.  Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes evenly with a fork.

Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the ailoi, until well combined.  Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.  Can be made up to three days in advance.  Serve with baked fish and enjoy!

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