Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients:
For the Tilapia:
4 tilapia fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Parmesan Pasta:
12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup pasta water reserved
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1 Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and set the pasta aside.
2 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
3 Cook the fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4 In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then squeeze in lemon juice.
5 Add the reserved pasta water and butter to the skillet, stirring to combine, then toss the cooked pasta in the mixture. Add grated Parmesan and mix well.
6 Plate the pasta and top with the pan-seared tilapia. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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