Creamy Jalapeno Tilapia

Creamy Jalapeno Tilapia

 

CREAMY JALAPENO TILAPIA

Delicious!!! Sauteed jalapenos, garlic, and spinach in a creamy lemon butter sauce tossed with angel hair pasta. Breaded garlic tilapia topped with diced tomatoes and parsley.

I have tried something similar to this Creamy Jalapeno Tilapia recipe at a couple of different restaurants. I am always disappointed when I do. This is something I very much enjoy to eat. It’s not always in my calorie budget. But, sometimes you just have to let yourself indulge. This is something I don’t make often. But, when I do I savor every bite with a nice glass of wine.

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WHAT YOU NEED

tilapia
jalapenos
garlic
tomatoes
spinach
parsley
flour
salt
pepper
garlic powder
butter
heavy cream
lemon juice
angle hair pasta

 

HOW TO MAKE IT

Boil water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions. Melt 1 stick of salted butter in a large frying pan. in a bowl mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the tilapia in the flour mixture.

Fry in the butter 4 minutes per side.

Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add to the butter diced jalapenos, garlic and spinach saute for a few minutes. Add the heavy cream and lemon juice mix well until the sauce thickens up.

Toss with the angel hair pasta.

To serve with tilapia and diced tomatoes and parsley for garnish.

Creamy Jalapeno Tilapia

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 servings angel hair pasta
  • 4-6 tilapia fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup jalapenos (diced)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Boil water for cooking pasta
  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • Melt 1 stick of butter in a large frying pan
  • In a bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • Dredge tilapia in flour mixture and add to the frying pan
  • Cook for 4 minutes per side until flaky
  • Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm
  • Dice the tomato, jalapeno, garlic, and parsley
  • In the frying pan add the other stick of butter, minced jalapeno, garlic, and spinach
  • Sautee for a few minutes until spinach is wilted
  • Add the heavy cream and lemon juice stir until thick
  • Toss the jalapeno cream sauce with the pasta, 1/4 cup to serve on top
  • Plate pasta and tilapia with a little sauce garnished with diced tomatoes and parsley