Description
This Pan Fry Tilapia with Pesto Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring golden, pan-fried tilapia fillets served with a rich and creamy pesto-infused sauce. Perfect for a simple yet elegant dinner, this recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia (frozen)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk + 1 teaspoon cornstarch)
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat (or medium if your stove runs hot) in a nonstick skillet to prepare for cooking the tilapia.
- Cook the tilapia: Add the frozen tilapia fillets in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 10-11 minutes, turning halfway through, until the fillets are golden and reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer the cooked fish to a plate.
- Prepare the pesto cream sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and pesto to the empty skillet. Whisk the chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth, then add it to the skillet.
- Simmer and thicken the sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until it thickens to your desired consistency. Stir in the lemon juice and season the sauce with approximately ⅛ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the pesto cream sauce over them. Serve immediately over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Tilapia: Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia can be found in the frozen seafood sections of Target, Kroger, Albertson’s (Vos, Shaw’s, Acme, Jewel), and Food Lion. Use the store locator on their website by entering your zip code to find a nearby retailer.
- Servings: This recipe makes 2 servings.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute evaporated milk and add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to maintain creaminess.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the fish reaches at least 145°F for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about half of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
