Fishing Boats at Sunset (photo by Michelle Kwajafa, courtesy of morguefile.com)

Calling all creative and cost-conscious cooks! Regal Springs Tilapia, one of the world’s largest producers of the mild-tasting, popular fish, is searching for the best family-friendly tilapia meal for no more than $15. Six finalists will receive cash prizes. The grand prize winner receives $5,000 and may appear on the company’s web site and promotional materials. The contest began May 1st and ends August 1st, 2009.

Anyone in the 50 United States and District of Columbia who is over 18 and enjoys cooking fish can enter the contest. Recipes must be original and meals must include a tilapia entrée, salad and vegetable or fruit to feed a family of four for no more than $15. The judges may consist of professional chefs, restaurateurs and managers in the food service industry. Winners will be notified by email and announced on the Regal Springs’ web site by Sept. 1st. Judges will base their decisions on the following criteria: creativity, ingredients, thoroughness of instructions, and other such criteria as may be determined by Regal Springs Tilapia.

For complete Contest requirements, Official Rules and to enter the Contest, go to: www.RegalSprings.com