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Roasted Garlic Red Pepper Pesto Tilapia

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cuisine: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free
Description

Erika Moore's tilapia dish — a vibrant pesto blended from roasted garlic, cilantro, roasted red peppers, blanched almonds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, spread over pan-seared tilapia fillets, then served with roasted vegetables of zucchini, red onion, and orange pepper. A bright, healthy weeknight main ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 Cups Blanched almonds
  • 1 bundle Cilantro, stems removed
  • 3.5 oz. Roasted red peppers
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Zucchini, chopped
  • 1 Red onion, chopped
  • 1 Orange pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 2 tsp. Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion powder
  • 7-8 Tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Season tilapia on both sides with 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In a deep pan over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic cloves. Roast garlic, tossing often, for about 6 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. 3
    Transfer roasted garlic with oil to a food processor. Add cilantro, roasted red peppers, almonds, remaining salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Process until combined. Slowly add 1–2 Tbsp. olive oil while processing until smooth.
  4. 4
    Season vegetables with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Pan-sear tilapia in hot olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  6. 6
    Spoon pesto generously over cooked tilapia. Serve with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 380kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Roast the garlic cloves slowly in olive oil — they should be soft and golden, not brown. This is what gives the pesto its sweet, mellow garlic flavor.

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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/roasted-garlic-red-pepper-pesto-tilapia/