Asparagus Pistachio Stuffed Tilapia With a White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Asparagus Pistachio Stuffed Tilapia With a White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed and cut in half); 4 tablespoons butter (to saute); salt; pepper; ⅔ cup shelled pistachios, you can usually fine them pre chopped in the nut section of your grocery store (chopped fine); 2 slices bread (whole wheat is what I use, but white will work just fine); 1 cup milk; 1 shallot, minced fine; 3 teaspoons honey mustard; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 scallions, fine chopped (white and green parts); 1 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley, fine chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets
1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed and cut in half)
4 tablespoons butter (to saute)
salt
pepper
⅔ cup shelled pistachios, you can usually fine them pre chopped in the nut section of your grocery store (chopped fine)
2 slices bread (whole wheat is what I use, but white will work just fine)
1 cup milk
1 shallot, minced fine
3 teaspoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 scallions, fine chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley, fine chopped
1 tablespoon butter
salt
pepper

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Fish -- First thing I do is remove the fish to the counter top to get to room temp and take the chill off.
2
You don't want to cook with cold fish.
3
Stuffing -- In a small pan, pie plate or bowl add the milk and then slices of bread and soak for just a minute.
4
Squeeze the bread dry and add the crumbs to a small bowl.
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Then add the shallot, oregano, thyme, garlic, pistachios and mix well until well combined.
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Asparagus -- I simply blanch them in the microwave.
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On a paper plate lined with a paper towel, add the asparagus and then top with a wet paper towel, cook 1 minute until slightly tender.
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You can use whatever method you want to blanch or precook the asparagus.
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Cooking in a small sauce pan with a little water over medium high heat for just 4-5 minutes works well too.
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Once tender, remove and just let cool.
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Fish -- Season one side of the fillet with salt and pepper, then spread the honey mustard.
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Top each fillet with some of the stuffing mix, end to end.
13
Add several of the asparagus pieces to one end of the fillet and fold the the fish fillet in half.
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Now I secure with a simple toothpick.
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Make sure to season the top and bottom well with salt and pepper.
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DONE -- time to saute.
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Saute -- In a medium sauce pan (no non-stick) melt the butter on medium high heat.
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Add the fish and saute until golden brown on one side (3-4 minutes), flip and transfer to a 350 oven for 8-12 minutes until fish is flaky and golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and pan and transfer to a plate and cover with foil to let rest as you make the sauce.
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Sauce -- In the same pan with the butter and juices from the fish, transfer to the stove and heat to medium.
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Add the scallions and wine to deglaze and cook just a minute.
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Check for any seasoning.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice and parsley.
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Serve -- I like to serve each fillet half on a top of orzo and then top with the sauce.
25
A crisp salad and you are done.
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I would add a slice of fresh lemon, but that is up to you.
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ENJOY!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tilapia fillets, 1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed and cut in half), 4 tablespoons butter (to saute), salt, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Pistachio Stuffed Tilapia With a White Wine Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Pistachio Stuffed Tilapia With a White Wine Sauce

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