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Pan Fried Tilapia

Pan Fried Tilapia with Creamy Basil Pesto Bliss

Delight in this Pan Fried Tilapia dish, featuring a creamy basil pesto sauce that transforms your dinner into a gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
  • 4 fillets Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia Pre-seasoned, frozen fillets
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be substituted with evaporated milk mixed with cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth To create sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Used to thicken the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Arrange the frozen tilapia fillets in a single layer in the skillet.
  3. Cook the tilapia for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked at 145°F internal temperature.
  4. Transfer the tilapia to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and basil pesto. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Whisk together low sodium chicken broth with cornstarch in a separate bowl, then add to the sauce and thicken for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper, simmering on low for another minute.
  8. Return tilapia to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm through for about 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or salad for a balanced meal.

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