Description
Discover the culinary delight of Pan Fry Tilapia with Pesto Cream Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that brings gourmet flavors right to your kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can create this elegant dish perfect for family dinners or special date nights. The tender tilapia fillets are beautifully complemented by a creamy basil pesto sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon juice. This one-skillet meal is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a showstopper on any dining table. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia (frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the frozen tilapia for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and pesto.
- Whisk together chicken broth with cornstarch in a bowl and pour into the skillet.
- Simmer until thickened, then stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Return tilapia to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg