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Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto

Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto

Name: Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup chopped pecans; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch sea salt to taste; ½ cup young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried; 4 (8 ounce) fillets tilapia; 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Rating: 4.22 stars

9 Ratings
7 Reviews
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Having lived in the culinary paradise known as Vietnam for a few years has inspired me to experiment with a variety of Asian fusion dishes; this is one of my favorites. Most of these ingredients are abundant in the US as well as in Vietnam. This unique pesto gives the Tilapia a tantalizing flavor. Hope you enjoy!

By Another Black Swan

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

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Step 2

Combine 3 cups arugula, garlic, pecans, olive oil, 1/4 CUP Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until it reaches the consistency of a pesto sauce.
Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup arugula on the prepared baking pan. Place the tilapia fillets on the arugula. Spread the remaining pesto generously on top of fillets. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on the pesto.
Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

490.4 calories; 51 g protein; 3.7 g carbohydrates; 88.9 mg cholesterol; 281.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

Most helpful positive review

pomplemousse

03/31/2008

Well this helped me learn that bf does indeed like tilapia! LOL. I had a hard time finding arugula which surprised me. After all that I'm not sure if it was just bad quality arugula or if I just can't tell the difference bc it just tasted like spinach to me. I had probably 2 cups total but that was plenty to cover 4 small filets. I used the food processor bc I don't have a blender. Bf said it was "weird but good" so we can make it again. Thanks for the recipe and the idea--I think basil or sundried tomato pesto would be awesome on tilapia. Read More

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(11)

Most helpful critical review

jmi

03/22/2010

20 minutes to bake a tilapia fillet is waaaay too long. Your fish will be overcooked. I recommend about 8 to 10 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Read More

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(13)

9 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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pomplemousse

03/31/2008

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(11)

jmi

03/22/2010

20 minutes to bake a tilapia fillet is waaaay too long. Your fish will be overcooked. I recommend about 8 to 10 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Read More

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(13)

pomplemousse

03/31/2008

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(11)

Jane L.

01/19/2011

Delicious! I used 1/2 arugula and 1/2 baby spinach. So healthy and really yummy! Read More

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(10)

Pawel G

12/29/2009

Great Recipe. I used baby spinach instead of argula and it turned out awesome. Read More

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(8)

terri

02/11/2011

Served this to my in-laws who don't eat fish very often and they loved it. My husband gave it an "A" rating The pesto part could get a little strong on the garlic but we liked it that way. Read More

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(5)

betsyjane

04/04/2008

This is good but it seems to be missing something. Salt maybe? I was hoping for a little more flavor. The arugula did end up tasting like spinach and it overpowered the other ingredients. Read More

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(4)

Jaja's daughter

01/02/2013

This was so good it inspired me to try growing arugula in my own garden! Read More

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(1)

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Nutritional Information

Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 490.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 102 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 46 %

saturated fat: 23 %

cholesterol: 30 %

vitamin a iu: 13 %

niacin equivalents: 79 %

vitamin b6: 55 %

vitamin c: 11 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 18 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 35 %

potassium: 30 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 21 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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pomplemousse

03/31/2008

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jmi

03/22/2010

20 minutes to bake a tilapia fillet is waaaay too long. Your fish will be overcooked. I recommend about 8 to 10 minutes in a pre-heated oven.

Helpful

(13)

pomplemousse

03/31/2008

Helpful

(11)

Jane L.

01/19/2011

Delicious! I used 1/2 arugula and 1/2 baby spinach. So healthy and really yummy!

Helpful

(10)

Pawel G

12/29/2009

Great Recipe. I used baby spinach instead of argula and it turned out awesome.

Helpful

(8)

terri

02/11/2011

Served this to my in-laws who don't eat fish very often and they loved it. My husband gave it an "A" rating The pesto part could get a little strong on the garlic but we liked it that way.

Helpful

(5)

betsyjane

04/04/2008

This is good but it seems to be missing something. Salt maybe? I was hoping for a little more flavor. The arugula did end up tasting like spinach and it overpowered the other ingredients.

Helpful

(4)

Jaja's daughter

01/02/2013

This was so good it inspired me to try growing arugula in my own garden!

Helpful

(1)

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