Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta

This fish pasta recipe features citrusy tilapia served with a light, cheesy pasta.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Pasta:

4 ounces elbow macaroni
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)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Fish:

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)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Start the pasta: Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, make the fish: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle tilapia on both sides with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Place fillets into the hot skillet making sure they don't touch. Sear until golden brown on the outside and opaque and flaky on the inside, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
Finish the pasta: Drain the macaroni and return to the saucepan. Add olive oil and stir to coat. Mix in Parmesan cheese, then mix in lemon juice, garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Divide 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	70%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
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.

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