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  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Apr 4th, 2009
  • Comments: 7

TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO PESTO (TILAPIA A LA PLANCHA CON PESTO DE CILANTRO)

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Pescado a la plancha is a popular dish in Colombia and is my mom’s favorite way to eat fish. The cilantro Pesto can be used with many kinds of fish. I love it with tilapia, salmon, cod, trout, sea bass and sword fish. Just pick your favorite and enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS
(4 SERVINGS)

FISH

4 Tilapia fillets
5 tablespoons lime juice
Salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

PESTO

3 cups fresh cilantro
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS (PESTO)

Add the cilantro, pine nuts, garlic to a food processor. Puree, add the cheese and process. With the food processor running add the olive oil. Process until combined.

DIRECTIONS (FISH)

1. Place the fillets in a dish and pour the lime juice over the fish, cover and refrigerate. Let the fish marinate for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the fish approximately 4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately with cilantro pesto on top.

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7 Responses to “TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO PESTO (TILAPIA A LA PLANCHA CON PESTO DE CILANTRO)”


  1. ~Carole
    on Apr 4th, 2009
    @ 1:11 PM

    This looks fantastic! I love cilantro and fish. Can’t wait to try it.


  2. Erica
    on Apr 5th, 2009
    @ 10:44 AM

    Thank you Carole!


  3. Sapuche
    on Apr 12th, 2009
    @ 1:35 AM

    That fish with pesto looks light and delicious! Are those fried potatoes on the upper portion of the plate? That would be great for a meal after a long day at the beach. :)


  4. Erica
    on Apr 12th, 2009
    @ 8:19 AM

    Hi Sapuche,
    Those are papas criollas or Andean potatoes.
    for more info look the ingredients sources link.

    Thank you!


  5. Sophie
    on Apr 28th, 2009
    @ 10:05 AM

    MMMMMM…está delicioso !!!! Muy rico!!!yum!


  6. OysterCulture
    on Jun 16th, 2009
    @ 8:00 AM

    What a great idea substituting the basil for the cilantro.


  7. Sophie
    on Mar 13th, 2010
    @ 2:50 PM

    I made this fish for lunch today and my family loved it. It was delicious and easy to make. Thanks!

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