DIRECTIONS. Spread 1 Tbsp. 1 %. Season both sides of tilapia fillets with black pepper and salt (if the pesto sauce is not salty). You will have extra pesto to set aside for another use. 5.1 g Place the tilapia on the pan. Tilapia is a really mild fish without that 'fishy' taste making this a great recipe for people who do not like fish and a wonderful meal for those who do! Thanks breezer! Advertisement. Spread the pesto out to cover the filet, and repeat with the other filets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes with fork. 3. Once you put the fish in the oven, whip up the sauce. Leave the oven door closed while the fish cooks or else some of the heat will escape. Adding a simple green salad and a wonderful bottle of wine would make this meal totally rock! Simple, fast and SO delicious. All I seem to make with our stash of frozen tilapia is fish tacos. I would serve it with Chateau Ste Michele Dry Riesling. Now place the tilapia filets in a sprayed baking dish. Cover the surface of the fish evenly with the pesto. ... Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fall is the perfect time to experiment with new ingredients and flavors. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. This simple and delicious dish would make a great 'date night' dinner or even doubled for a dinner party. Cut the tomatoes in half and place on top of the cheese. Lightly oil a baking dish and set aside. Season with Salt and Pepper (to taste) covering the fish evenly. Spread the pesto over the tilapia. I found this recipe on http://ellysaysopa.com/2008/03/03/fish-for-people-who-dont-like-fish/ Of course I did change up a few things that I thought would make it even better. Place the tilapia fillet in the baking dish. Gently combine the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil with a little salt and pepper if desired and roast in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Tilapia with Lemon Pesto and Oven Roasted Tomatoes We've been in a fish rut for a months now. Flip the fish over and spoon the pesto … Add the olive oil to a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle each fish filets with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Set the baking pan on the center rack of your oven so the filets get an even cook. Bake for 25 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes or until fish is cooked throughout. Mix the basil pesto sauce and sour cream and spread all over the fillets. Total Carbohydrate It's so easy and flavorful! Heat a large oven proof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 400F (or preheat grill to medium). Gently combine the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil with a little salt and pepper if desired and roast in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Remove the tilapia from the oven once it’s finished. Preheat oven to 390 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Cover your baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. The pesto tops tilapia fillets, which are then baked. Season the tilapia with salt and pepper and then spread the pesto mixture on top of the fish. If you try this before I get to the store and am able to make it please let me know what you think! Pat tilapia dry, salt and pepper each side of the filet to taste and lay in the sheet pan. Plate the fish along with the tomatoes and garlic and serve with more lemon wedges if desired. Let the tomatoes sweat out and start … Season each filet with salt and pepper. 7.6 g Place fish on the foil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the tilapia on a baking sheet, and scoop a heaping tablespoon of pesto onto one of the filets. The spinach pesto makes a delicious topping for these tilapia fillets. Wash the tilapia fillets and pat dry. Place foil on a cookie sheet. All you need is two ingredients, a little salt and pepper and 20 minutes to have this pesto tilapia on your dinner table! It's so easy and flavorful! Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place in a 350°F convection oven. Place the tilapia fillets on the baking sheet. Place foil on a cookie sheet. Place fish on the foil and season to taste with salt and pepper. What a simple way to create an incredibly delicious dish. Try it! Serve with pasta, rice, or a salad. Place a filet on top of two pieces of juiced lemon so that the fish is somewhat out of any liquid that accumulates, allowing it to roast rather than boil. This light and herbaceous Green Goddess Pasta with Pesto Tilapia is a healthier way to enjoy a warm and hearty dish (without the guilt! Coat the foil with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking. Step 2 The pesto tops tilapia fillets, which are then baked. Spray a metal baking pan with cooking spray. *Note: I don't care for pesto except in this recipe. of canola oil in a heated, nonstick sauté pan. Cream and spread all over the fillets 's helpful comment I edited the directions the! 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