Tented Tilapia

For extra flavor, add some fresh basil or mint leaves to the tents before heating in the slow cooker.

Serves 6–8

Cooking time: 1–2 hours

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Attention: Minimal

Pot size: 3–5 quarts

3 cloves garlic

2 tomatoes

2 pounds tilapia fillets

½ teaspoon seasoned salt

¼ cup butter

1 cup white wine

1. Mince the garlic and thinly slice the tomatoes. Lay each fillet in a rectangle of aluminum foil large enough to fold over and seal. Put this on each fillet: seasoned salt, dabs of butter, garlic, tomato, wine. Seal packages.

3. Arrange the wrapped fish on a trivet or rack in the slow cooker. Pour water around the base of the trivet. Cover and heat on high setting for 1 to 2 hours.

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