How To Make Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 lemons, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Start by squeezing the juice of one lemon over the tilapia fillets. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
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While the tilapia is cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
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Squeeze the juice of the second lemon over the drained pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley to the pot and toss everything together until well combined.
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To serve, divide the pasta among four plates and top each portion with a tilapia fillet. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 400kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 50mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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