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Creamy Jalapeno Tilapia

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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