Seared Tilapia With Spinach And White Bean Orzo Recipe

Name: Seared Tilapia With Spinach And White Bean Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted cannellini beans; 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted cannellini beans
4 lemon wedges (optional)

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Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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While pasta cooks, sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from pan; keep warm.
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Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add crushed red pepper and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add spinach; saute 1 minute or just until spinach wilts. Stir in tomatoes, beans, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook 1 minute or just until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat. Add pasta to pan; toss to coat. Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates, and top with fish fillets. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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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: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Seared Tilapia With Spinach And White Bean Orzo 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.

Seared Tilapia With Spinach And White Bean Orzo

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