Monday, April 23, 2018

Sauteed Balsamic Tilapia Dinner

I absolutely love the Publix Apron meals!  I've tried a number of their recipes and we've enjoyed every single one.  If you're not familiar with this program, they have a recipe that they feature each week, which they give out samples of and have the recipe card and ingredients all grouped together.  It's a simple way to make a delicious home made meal if you're in a hurry or have run out of creative dinner ideas.  I found this recipe the other day and it's a new favorite! I adapted it a little bit to what was on sale that week and it still tasted great.  Besides the fact that this dish is full of flavor, I love it because it's quick and doesn't require a ton of ingredients.

Ingredient list:

4 Tilapia filets
8 oz. Tomato Trinity Mix (this is the name of the fresh diced onion, red & green bell pepper at Publix)
1 lemon
I box of penne pasta
5 tablespoons basil pesto (I used
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic/herb seasoning (feel free to use more for added flavor on the fish)
1 tablespoon oil (calls for Canola, but I used Grapeseed and it was great!)
Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

1. Bring pot of water to a boil for the pasta.  Stir penne into boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low, simmer for another 3-4 minutes until pasta is tender.  Drain water and then stir in  4 tablespoons pesto, 1/2 of trinity mix, lemon zest, and lemon juice.  Remove pan from heat and cover; set aside.
3. Preheat large non stick saute pan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes.  Season fish on both sides with garlic/herb seasoning.  Place oil in pan, then add fish.  Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fish is lightly browned.  Turn fish over.
4. Combine broth, vinegar, remaining trinity mix, and 2 tablespoons pesto.  Add to fish, cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture reduces by about one half and fish flakes easily.  Serve over penne and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional).





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