Creamy Tilapia Pasta Food

CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE TILAPIA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small dish.
• Season tilapia fillets with the prepared spice rub.
• Add tilapia to the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through; remove from skillet and keep covered. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets.
• Set skillet back over medium heat and melt the butter.
• To the butter, add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth, and tomato sauce; whisk until smooth.
• Season with Italian seasoning and bring mixture to a slow boil.
• Lower heat to a steady simmer and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Whisk occasionally.
• Taste sauce for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
• Return fish to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until heated through.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Serve.

TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
• While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
• Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

GARLIC ALFREDO TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Brush the tilapia fillets with oil on both sides, season with Creole seasoning to taste, then place into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh is no longer translucent, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic has softened and the aroma has mellowed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and keep warm until the fish is ready. Pour the sauce over the fish to serve. Sprinkle with additional Creole seasoning if desired.

SPICY PASTA WITH TILAPIA

Steps:

• Toss the tilapia, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to soften, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
• When the pasta is almost done, add the tilapia to the skillet with the tomato sauce and simmer, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup basil; season with salt. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Divide among bowls and top with more basil.

PAN SEARED LEMON TILAPIA WITH PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

TILAPIA WITH BALSAMIC BROWNED BUTTER AND CREAMY FARFALLE WITH BACON, TOMATO AND PEAS

Steps:

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

CREAMY TILAPIA PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Boil Water &remove from skillet and set aside. Cook Noodles according to package.
• 2. Heat skillet with 1 TBSP of oil. Prepare Fillets with Garlic, Pepper, Parsley, Cilantro, lemon juice and orange zest and a squeeze of orange juice. Place in skillet and cook until fish is done. remove from skillet and set aside.
• 3. Add about 1 TBSP of butter to skillet and add in onions, garlic and a touch(depending on your preference of how much of a kick you want)of red pepper. Saute for about 2 mins, leaving the onions with a slight crunchiness. Remove from skillet and set to side.
• 4. Add about 3 TBSP of butter & 1 TBSP of Olive Oil to skillet. Once butter has melted add in Flour until blended. Next added in Milk and Chicken Broth. Bring to a boil to thicken. Add Garlic and Parsley for flavor. Also Add salt and pepper.
• 5. Once your sauce has thickened mix in the onions and pour over noodles. Chop up the Tilapia and add to the Noodle mixture. Cook for 1-2 mins and serve.