Baked Tilapia Recipe with Arugula Walnut Pesto & Breadcrumb Crust
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
381 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Tilapia Recipe with Arugula Walnut Pesto & Breadcrumb Crust
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This baked tilapia recipe went from plain to fantastic with an easy arugula walnut pesto topping. Healthy and packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
The Pesto:
- 2 cups arugula leaves
- ¼ cup raw walnuts lightly toasted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
The Tilapia:
- 4 6 ounce each fillets tilapia
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions
The Pesto:
- In the bowl of a food processor or a blender, briefly pulse arugula leaves. Add chopped, toasted walnuts and minced garlic.
- Pulse several time until mixture is finely chopped, but still with some texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add finely grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in extra-virgin olive oil and run until combined.
The Tilapia:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Lay the tilapia fillets in the baking dish and spread 1½ tablespoons pesto on top of each fillet.
- Season breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Top the tilapia with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake until the tilapia is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Topped Fillet
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
593mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Topped Fillet | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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