Description
Pan Fry Tilapia with Pesto Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious meal that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This dish features tender tilapia fillets pan-fried to golden perfection, topped with a luscious basil pesto cream sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a flavorful and satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Ideal for busy evenings or special occasions, this recipe requires minimal cleanup—perfect for those who appreciate both taste and convenience.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia (frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the frozen tilapia fillets in one layer and cook for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat and combine heavy cream and pesto in the skillet. In a separate bowl, whisk chicken broth with cornstarch, then pour into the skillet.
- Simmer the sauce while stirring until thickened; add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Return tilapia to the skillet, spoon sauce over each fillet, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg