Tilapia with Balsamic Browned Butter and Creamy Far

Name: Tilapia with Balsamic Browned Butter and Creamy Farfalle with Bacon, Tomato and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound farfalle, bow ties; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 5 slices center cut bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 to 3 grated garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 12 white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 can San Marzano tomatoes; 4 (6 to 8-ounce) tilapia fillets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas; 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded or torn

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound farfalle, bow ties
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 slices center cut bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 grated garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
12 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 can San Marzano tomatoes
4 (6 to 8-ounce) tilapia fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded or torn

1
Heat a pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook pasta to al dente.
2
Heat a deep large skillet with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add bacon and crisp 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add onions, garlic, bay leaf and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender but not browned, 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, crush them up with a wooden spoon and simmer 15 minutes on low heat.
6
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
7
Dust fish with flour and shake off excess.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
9
Cook fish 4 minutes on each side.
10
While fish cooks, stir peas into sauce, return to bubble and stir in mascarpone cheese.
11
Adjust seasoning.
12
Remove fish from skillet to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
13
Reduce heat to medium and add butter to pan.
14
Brown butter, 2 to 3 minutes, stir in balsamic and simmer 1 to 2 minutes to reduce by half.
15
Pour the brown butter and vinegar over fish.
16
Drain pasta, toss with sauce and wilt basil into pasta.
17
Serve fish with pasta alongside.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: Salt, 1 pound farfalle, bow ties, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 5 slices center cut bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tilapia with Balsamic Browned Butter and Creamy Farfalle with Bacon, Tomato and Peas 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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Tilapia with Balsamic Browned Butter and Creamy Farfalle with Bacon, Tomato and Peas

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