Baked Tilapia

Ingredients:

• 3 pieces of Tilapia
• 1 and 1/2 White Onions
• 3 Peppers
• 3 Medium Pieces of Ginger
• 1 Tsp. Ginger Powder
• 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Suya Pepper
• 3 Tbsp. White Vinegar
• Salt
• Lemon
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Cooking Spray

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and generously spray the parchment paper with the cooking spray. 
3. In a large bowl, clean the inside and outside of the Tilapia well - making sure to rinse the blood out completely and remove the scales on the Tilapia.
4. Wash with cold water and salt for a few minutes.
5. Lightly slash both sides of the Tilapia (2 - 3 times)
6. Soak the Tilapia in 3 tablespoonfuls of White vinegar for a few seconds then rinse.
7. Soak the Tilapia again with lemon juice (fresh or bottled) for a few minutes and then rinse.
8. Blend the onions, peppers, ginger, ginger powder, and onion powder until well blended.
9. Lastly, add the Suya Pepper and pulse for a few seconds.
10. Place the clean Tilapia in a new large bowl.
11. Wearing gloves, generously fill the inside and outside of the Tilapia with the blended ingredients.
12. Wrap the bowl with cling wrap/plastic bag and place it in the fridge to marinate overnight (I marinated mine for almost two days) to get the maximum flavor.*
13. Lightly shake the bowl and remove the cling wrap/plastic bag.
14. Transfer the coated Tilapia to the greased baking sheet.
15. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes then increase the temperature to 375 degrees F.
16. Bake for an additional 25 - 30 minutes, or until done.
17. Serve with Fried Yams, Banku, or Kenkey and Hot Pepper.

*If you're using the same day, make sure to marinate the Tilapia for a few hours prior to baking!