OVEN ROASTED TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES, PESTO AND LEMON
Looking for something impressive but oh so easy? This simple and delicious dish would make a great 'date night' dinner or even doubled for a dinner party. 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! Pesto and tomatoes are so lovely and aromatic together and roasting allows the flavors to intensify. What a simple way to create an incredibly delicious dish. In order to soak up every delicious drop I would serve this over a simple rice like my Recipe#137364 or serve it with a good crusty bread. Adding a simple green salad and a wonderful bottle of wine would make this meal totally rock! I would serve it with Chateau Ste Michele Dry Riesling. 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. My mouth was watering so much when I read this recipe that I had to share it with you as fast as I could! If you try this before I get to the store and am able to make it please let me know what you think! After Breezermom's helpful comment I edited the directions for the pesto and lemon juice so the pesto is not runny. Thanks breezer!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 22m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- Juice the lemon and mix SOME of the juice with the pesto, adding more if desired or needed keeping the pesto a nice spreadable consistency and not runny. (Thanks breezer mom!) Spread mixture on top of the fish which has been seasoned with a little more salt and pepper if desired.
- Cut the juiced lemon halves in half again so that you have two pieces of lemon to support each filet. 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.
- Return to oven for about 10 minutes or until the fish is flaky and no longer opaque.
- Plate the fish along with the tomatoes and garlic and serve with more lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 64.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.1
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Mohamed Ahmed Mariod
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
sohail farooq
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try!
Razu Cdry
[email protected]I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Queenie Bee
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer meal.
Tammy Auman
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.
CrossBarre Slainte
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tilapia.
md oahed
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success!
Kaceylea Payne
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
ryk pranks tv2
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe!
Fahimullah Saify
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Hane Kan
[email protected]I will definitely be making this dish again.
Rahmat Khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family!
Ofe Alhassi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this dish was amazing!
e34667mioi rere
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!
Gagan Mandal
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Calvin Shakul
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Nokuthula Balman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this dish was amazing! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
french fries
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tilapia was cooked to perfection and the tomatoes, pesto, and lemon added a delicious flavor.
Abdulhaq Muhibulhaq
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Donald Williams
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes, pesto, and lemon added so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.