Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia With Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Name: Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia With Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 tilapia fillets; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch dried basil; 1 pinch dried cilantro; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper; For the pasta:; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch dried basil; 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 pinch dried cilantro (optional); 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
For the pasta:
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried cilantro (optional)
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

1
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and lay the fillets in the heated skillet, making sure they don't touch. Sear the fillets for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and opaque and flaky inside.
3
Return the hot, cooked macaroni to the saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pasta. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, stir to mix, and stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, the garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Divide the pasta between two plates, and top each with a tilapia fillet.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 2 tilapia fillets, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia With Parmesan Pasta 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.

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Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia With Parmesan Pasta

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