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Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

Pan-fried frozen garlic-and-herb tilapia fillets served with a quick creamy pesto sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 package Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia frozen
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream or evaporated milk + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cuppesto
  • 1 cuplow sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoonscornstarch
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (use medium if your stove runs hot) until the oil shimmers.
  • Add the frozen Sea Cuisine Smart Indulgence Roasted Garlic and Herb Tilapia fillets in a single layer. Cook 10–11 minutes total, turning once about halfway through (≈5–6 minutes), until the outside is golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer fillets to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/3 cup pesto to the now-empty skillet. (If using the evaporated milk option instead of heavy cream, combine the evaporated milk with the additional 1 teaspoon cornstarch from the ingredient parenthetical until smooth, then add that mixture to the skillet.)
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth. Pour the broth-cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the cream/pesto and whisk to combine.
  • Keep the skillet over low heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring often, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the cooked tilapia to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets to coat. Heat 1–2 minutes more until the fish is warmed through. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

Storage:Tilapia should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days.
To reheat:Microwave for 1 minute followed by 20 second intervals until heated through, taking care not to overcook or warm in a skillet over medium-low heat.