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 🙂
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.
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.
Tilapia with Tomatoes and Orzo
Sweet tomatoes make a fresh sauce over mild white fish
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
- 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.
- Place Tilapia fillets on top of the tomato mixture. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until fish is white and flaky.
- Serve over orzo.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 426Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 97mgSodium 446mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 51g
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claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I freakin’ love orzo!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
We have a huge pack of frozen Tilapia in the freezer too. What a great way to enjoy it, Erin!
RavieNomNoms says
YUMMM!! I love orzo and tomatoes and tilapia!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love tilapia, great idea to serve it with orzo!
Zainab| Blahnik Baker says
Great combination of tilapia, tomatoes and orzo!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
True story – I’ve never tried tilapia before! I think I’m missing out. And I’m all for dishes that don’t heat up my kitchen in the summer, no AC is no bueno.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Ooo, this looks so delicious and healthy, and I love how EASY it is!
The Café Sucre Farine says
I’m always looking for yummy, light fish recipes, thanks!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
I’m the same way! Summer = light fare and this meal looks perfect for that!
Patty says
This is one gorgeous looking piece of fish!!! I am all over the lighter healthier meals for Summer-thanks for sharing this one 😉
Lora @cakeduchess says
Lighter in the summer is wonderful-especially when it involves great fish recipes like this one:)
Valerie says
I love tilapia (and the fact that you’re slowly starting to like fish!). 🙂 This dish looks scrumptious!
Suzanne says
Love orzo and this looks like a fast and delicious way to eat tilapia and orzo, great recipe Erin.
Tilapia Recipes Lover! says
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.