Even before my pregnancy we tried to eat fish at least 2 times a week. It’s so healthy for you and it cooked right can be amazing. I’m hoping one day I can branch out and get really fancy, but for now we stick we tilapia or salmon. Since being pregnant, I definitely try to get my weekly goal of fish twice a week because I know how beneficial the nutrients in fish are for the baby. However, I know a lot of people are completely turned off just by the thought of fish, let alone trying to cook it. I’m here to tell you that even the most novice cook can make some great fish, it’s pretty simple and honestly cooks very quickly so dinner doesn’t even take that long. This crusted tilapia recipe is to die for and when paired with our parmesan pasta and broccoli you have the perfect meal.
Check out this Pan Seared Salmon recipe for even more fish inspiration.
**Note: The following recipe is a recipe for 2, so if you are making this for a family or having another couple over, please double the recipe.
Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil. Then season fillets lightly with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with lemon, then add Parmesan mixture to top. Place in preheated 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
In boiling water, add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes add broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and pasta is fully cooked. Drain.
While draining pasta/broccoli, in a separate pan, heat oil. Then add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute.
Return pasta/broccoli bake to pan, drizzle oil mixture over top.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir.
Remove from heat. Remove tilipia and serve.
This crusted tilapia was so amazing.
Crusted Tilapia w/Parmesan Pasta & Broccoli
Ingredients
For Fish
- 2 Tilapia fillets
- Half of one lemon
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For Pasta & Broccoli
- 1/2 lb shells pasta
- 1 head of broccoli cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
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While waiting for water to boil, spray a glass pan with cooking spray and place fish inside.
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Season to taste with Salt and pepper.
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Mix together 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 Parmesan cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small container.
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Drizzle lemon across one side of each fillet.
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Divide seasoning mixture and spread over top of each fillet.
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Place in pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Add shells to boiling water for 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes add the broccoli.
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Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid in the pot.
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In the pan, heat olive oil on medium high. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
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Return pasta and broccoli to the reserved liquid in the pot.
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Add the olive oil mixture to the top. Cook together for one minute.
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Add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
What is your favorite type of fish to cook?
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