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Tilapia with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delicious and easy Pan Fry Tilapia recipe featuring a creamy pesto sauce that perfectly complements the tender, golden fish. This quick dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Ingredients

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Fish

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia (frozen)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk + 1 teaspoon cornstarch)
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat (reduce to medium if your stove runs hot) in a nonstick skillet to prepare for cooking the tilapia fillets.
  2. Cook the tilapia: Add the frozen fillets in a single layer to the hot skillet and cook for 10-11 minutes, turning halfway through. Cook until golden on the outside and ensure a minimum internal temperature of 145°F. Remove and transfer to a plate.
  3. Prepare the sauce base: Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and pesto to the now-empty skillet, mixing gently to combine flavors.
  4. Thicken the sauce: Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch separately, then pour into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, stirring often to avoid lumps.
  5. Season the sauce: Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, approximately 1/8 teaspoon each, to enhance the flavors.
  6. Combine and serve: Return the cooked tilapia to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the fillets, and serve hot over your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

  • You can find Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia in the frozen seafood section of Target, Kroger, Albertson’s (Vos/Shaws/Acme/Jewel), and Food Lion. Use the store locator online to find the retailer nearest you by entering your zip code.
  • This recipe yields 2 servings.
  • Total preparation and cooking time is approximately 25 minutes.
  • Ensure fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/tilapia-with-pesto-cream-sauce-recipe/