It’s time for some more yummy tilapia recipes. Let’s elevate the simple tilapia with an array of ingredients and create a wonderful meal. The seared tilapia will be complemented by orzo pasta and salsa verde adding the distinct Italian taste. The number of components might make this recipe look difficult and time-consuming but it’s a really simple tilapia and spinach recipe. It’s actually easy and takes less than an hour to make.
Let’s begin!
Salsa Verde Tilapia with Spinach
Ingredients Â
- 4 tilapia fillets, skinned
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup salsa verde
- 2 tbsp Crème Fraîche
- 1.5 lb orzo pasta
- 1.5 lb grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp whole parsley, dried
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
- Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste
InstructionsÂ
- Fill up a medium-sized pot with water ¾ the way, add salt and cover it
- As the water begins to boil, add the pasta and let it cook for 7 minutes
- When the pasta becomes tender, turn off the flame and drain it
- Cover the pasta to keep it warm
- Add the tomato halves to a bowl and season them with salt and pepper, stir well to evenly coat
- In a large bowl combine the flour with the spices, salt and pepper
- Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel and place them into the flour tray
- The seasoned flour should coat the fillets
- Give fillets a good shake to remove any excess flour
- In a large non-stick pan heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat
- Carefully add the coated fish to the pan and cook
- Once the fillets become golden brown or after 5 to 7 minutes, turn off the heat and remove them from the stove
- Transfer the fillets to a plate while wiping any oil left from the pan
- Again heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan
- Throw in the seasoned tomatoes and pepper flakes giving them a good stir
- As the tomatoes soften, add the spinach and continue to stir for a minute or till the spinach is wilted
- Add the vegetables into the pasta pot, add crème fraîche, half of salsa verde, and a few drops of olive oil
- Give everything a good stir
- Plate sauteed vegetables, orzo pasta, and tilapia with leftover salsa verde
Tips for this recipe
- Store the components separately in a container, either refrigerate or freeze
- The tilapia, pasta, and sauteed vegetables can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the freezer and 1 week in the fridge
- The sauteed vegetables and orzo pasta can be enjoyed on their own
- Remove tilapia skin before cooking as the skin may give off a bitter aftertaste
- Pepper flakes can be adjusted to your own spice preference
Voila! The Tilapia and Spinach are ready to eat. This dish is packed with different flavors. The mildness of tilapia is cut by the salsa verde and seasoned tomatoes, while orzo pasta and spinach add balance to the palate. The dish tastes amazing and is visually appealing as well.
More Recipe Ideas
So many recipes so little time, we have selected our best and healthiest recipes, here are some:Â
- If you enjoyed the orzo pasta with veggies, then try the Orzo Spinach Salad Recipe
- For more spinach-based recipes try the Healthy Spinach Recipes, Weight Watchers Spinach Quiche, and BJ’s Spinach Artichoke Dip. Tasty and healthy!
- An Italian influence on spinach gave us the Barilla Spinach Lasagna Recipe
- From traditional Afghan Cuisine, the Afghan Spinach is an undeniable star
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