Baked Tilapia With Arugula And Pecan Pesto Recipe

Name: Baked Tilapia With Arugula And Pecan Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash fresh lemon juice; sea salt to taste; 1/2 cup young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried; 4 (8 ounce) fillets tilapia; 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash fresh lemon juice
sea salt to taste
1/2 cup young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
4 (8 ounce) fillets tilapia
1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2
Combine 3 cups arugula, garlic, pecans, olive oil, 1/4 CUP Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until it reaches the consistency of a pesto sauce.
3
Spread 1/2 cup arugula on the prepared baking pan. Place the tilapia fillets on the arugula. Spread the remaining pesto generously on top of fillets. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on the pesto.
4
Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily, about 20 minutes.

280

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Tilapia With Arugula And Pecan Pesto 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.

Baked Tilapia With Arugula And Pecan Pesto

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