Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta Recipe
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Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta

By: vo0do0  
"Citrusy tilapia, served with a cheesy but light pasta."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces elbow macaroni
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  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried cilantro
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
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  • For the pasta:
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1/4 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 555 | Total Fat: 26.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg

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Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was a very good recipe. I followed it almost exactly, except the cilantro. It's not... MORE
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Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by PULLEYHEATHER 
What a great little recipe! I did increase the amounts of seasoning to 1/2 tsp of each spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2009 by A. Cole 
It was okay. The flavour was good, but the look was terrible. Beige with a side of beige. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by JACKANDNICKSMOM 
My family ate everything on their plate. Loved it! I baked the tilapia - 375 degrees for 12... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by SUGAKISES 
For me, this recipe was quick and easy (only took 10 mins from prep to eating!) but nothing to... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by MIKALA79 
I really liked the flavour of this fish - it was light and refreshing. I did 1 tsp of each... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by SHFURR 
This recipe was great and easier than I expected. This was my first time cooking Tilapia and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by Muh-Manda loves her Xander! 
Very good. Simplistic. MORE
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Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by Crabman63 
Very simple and very good. I doubled everything and was engough for three people. I also used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by skiadidas 
This is a super quick meal! I added a side of asparagus for a little color. MORE

 
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