Kitchen First! Fish Dinner

So walking through the grocery store I noticed that Tilapia was on sale, and it looked pretty good. I figured it was time for me to break outta my comfort zone and try something new. I've had tilapia before & I enjoy it. But my dad always made the best fish and I'm hesitant to try others...

But I decided on a nice tilapia franchese dinner since my uncle had given me a recipe that Dad use to make. On my way home, I decide that I'm just going for a cajiun style fish and deal with the franchese later. So I start cooking....

Ingredients:
1 Filet of fish (I, of course, had tilapia)
Some Cajiun seasonings (I used a combination of paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, S&P)

Directions:
1. Rub the fish with the dry rub.
2. In a heated sautee pan, cook the fish (presentation side down) for about 3 minutes.
3. Flip fish and let it cook about 2 minute
4. Set the oven to "broil" and drop the pan in for about 1~2 minutes depending on the strength of the broiler.
5. Take out & enjoy

Overall:
Mmm... So I totally overcooked the fish. It was alright, but I didn't enjoy eating it. Not to mention the rub I used was full of fail. Next time I'll combine with flour and dredge with egg and that jazz. But It was my first attempt by myself without a recipe to go off of, so I'm not too heartbroken.

Italian Dressing, Old School...

So I haven't actually made this yet, but it is sitting on a post it in my room, and no doubt going to be lost soon.

Dad's Italian Dressing

• 2 cups good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 shallots, finely diced
• 1 head of garlic, finely minced (salt on garlic)
• Bunch of basil
• bunch of thyme
• 1/2 bunch Italian parsley
  

1. Sautee Shallots and Garlic in medium pan until translucent. Add Herbs. Cook for 5 minutes. Let Cool. Add Salt & pepper to taste. Add herbs to balsamic vinegar. whisk vinegar and herbs while adding olive oil slowly.

If this is the recipe my dad use to make it is literally the best italian dressing EVER. I'm hoping when I go home over winter break or when my financial situation is more lucrative I can make this.