It’s been way too long since we discussed brown butter.

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In fact, I think it’s been almost a month and in Jessica Time, well that’s likeā€¦ ages. Too long.

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So in terms of discussing, I guess I’m just going to tell you that I made this tilapia and drizzled some brown butter on top. I still cooked it in coconut oil but with that little extra drizzle of flavor? ohmahgah. And then I made some of those garlic brown butter bread crumbs and added a tiny bit of dried basil and threw it on top and justā€¦ yes. Right now I’m all about just tossing breadcrumbs on things instead of encrusting them entirely. It’s just easier.

Or maybe I’m just lazier.

I can’t decide.

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In other news, when is the world going to reward me with a new episode of Nashville? I can’t take this waiting nonsense. In other, other news, I finally got a curling wand – like a curling iron without the clamp? – and yeah, totally infatuated. Love it. I’m just about three years behind the trend, so that’s awesome. And in final other news, yesterday I watched the pope stuff while painting my nails. This felt so odd, yet I completely justified doing such an inappropriate non-work task during work hours since I was watching real life news and not reality TV trash. And – if we’re being honest, watching Josh Elliot. Such is life.

Okay that is all for today. Carry on.

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Brown Butter Tilapia with Basil Butter Breadcrumbs

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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Add breadcrumbs to a small saucepan over medium heat and toast until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and immediately stir in garlic, dried basil and 1 tablespoon of brown butter. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season tilapia with salt and pepper.
  • Add coconut oil to the skillet and once melted, add in tilapia. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until slightly golden or opaque. Remove from heat. Right before serving, drizzle with remaining brown butter and breadcrumbs.
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P.S. as boring as this looks… it’s so good.