Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta

Name: Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 tilapia fillets; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.125 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch dried basil; 1 pinch dried cilantro; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch dried basil; 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 pinch dried cilantro; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

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Citrusy tilapia, served with a cheesy but light pasta.

Recipe by vo0do0

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

4 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried cilantro (Optional)
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

For the pasta:

1 tablespoon light olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried cilantro (Optional)
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and lay the fillets in the heated skillet, making sure they don't touch. Sear the fillets for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and opaque and flaky inside.
Return the hot, cooked macaroni to the saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pasta. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, stir to mix, and stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, the garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Divide the pasta between two plates, and top each with a tilapia fillet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

555	Calories
26g	Fat
45g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 555
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 231mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 35g
Vitamin C 13mg	63%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 714mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.