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Tilapia with Tomatoes and Orzo

tilapia with tomatoes and orzo on a plate

 

Summer is pretty much here.  Schools are getting out for summer, the temperatures are rising, and my garden is taking off.  With summer I often crave lighter meals.  It is just so hot, I don’t want something heavy to weigh me down.  Not to mention trying to fit into a bathing suit.  Lets just not go there 🙂

tilapia with tomatoes and orzo on a plate

As I have said before I am not a huge fish eater.  I am trying to get better, but it is a slow work in progress.  I bought a big bag of frozen Tilapia fillets, and I am making my way through them trying new recipes as I go.  First, Tortilla Crusted Fish, and now this; Tilapia with Tomatoes and Orzo.  The tomato sauce over this fish is amazing.  My husband said he would be happy just eating this sauce over pasta next time, it was so good.

tilapia with tomatoes and orzo on a plate

For a little color and more flavor I added frozen corn to the mix.  But fresh corn, later in the summer, would be even better!  The really nice thing about cooking Tilapia is how quickly it cooks.  From start to finish this took less than 25 minutes.  It will depend on how thick your fillets are, but on average they are pretty thin.  Any other mild white fish would work well here too, so use what you have.

Yield: 4

Tilapia with Tomatoes and Orzo

tilapia with tomatoes and orzo on a plate

Sweet tomatoes make a fresh sauce over mild white fish

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (26 oz) box Pomi diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, , minced
  • 4 Tilapia fillets
  • 2 cups orzo, , cooked

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, saute for a few seconds. Stir in tomatoes, corn, pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-8 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Place Tilapia fillets on top of the tomato mixture. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until fish is white and flaky.
  3. Serve over orzo.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 426Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 97mgSodium 446mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 51g

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 *I was sent free Pomi tomatoes to create this recipe.  I was not compensated in any other way.

 

 

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Tilapia Recipes Lover!

Sunday 9th of June 2013

Great Tilapia Recipes. Very easy to prepare and taste heavenly. I love how colorful and festive it looks on my table. I will definitely be trying some of your other Tilapia Recipes soon. Thanks.

Suzanne

Monday 3rd of June 2013

Love orzo and this looks like a fast and delicious way to eat tilapia and orzo, great recipe Erin.

Valerie

Friday 31st of May 2013

I love tilapia (and the fact that you're slowly starting to like fish!). :) This dish looks scrumptious!

Lora @cakeduchess

Thursday 30th of May 2013

Lighter in the summer is wonderful-especially when it involves great fish recipes like this one:)

Patty

Thursday 30th of May 2013

This is one gorgeous looking piece of fish!!! I am all over the lighter healthier meals for Summer-thanks for sharing this one ;-)

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