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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Seafood » Tilapia With Cilantro Pesto (tilapia A La Plancha Con Pesto De Cilantro)

    Tilapia with Cilantro Pesto (Tilapia a la Plancha con Pesto de Cilantro)

    Apr 4, 2009 · Modified: Dec 2, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 14 Comments

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    Tilapia with Cilantro Pesto (Tilapia a la Plancha con Pesto de Cilantro)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 766 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Tilapia fillets
    • 5 tablespoons lime juice
    • Salt
    • pepper
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 3 cups fresh cilantro
    • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
    • 1 garlic clove
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup olive oil

    Instructions
     

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 39gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 888IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
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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!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. ~Carole

      April 04, 2009 at 1:11 pm

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

      Reply
    2. Erica

      April 05, 2009 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Thank you Carole!

      Reply
    3. Sapuche

      April 12, 2009 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      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. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Erica

      April 12, 2009 at 8:19 am

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

      Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Sophie

      April 28, 2009 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      MMMMMM...está delicioso !!!! Muy rico!!!yum!

      Reply
    6. OysterCulture

      June 16, 2009 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea substituting the basil for the cilantro.

      Reply
    7. Sophie

      March 13, 2010 at 2:50 pm

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

      Reply
    8. Katherine

      March 14, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Those are actually fried sweet plantains on the upper portion of the plate.
      But I do agree that this dish does look yummy. Trying it out tonight!

      Reply
    9. Renee

      May 20, 2010 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Is there a substitue for the pine nuts?

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 20, 2010 at 3:18 pm

        5 stars
        Renee- You can omit the pine nuts or use other kind of nuts!

        Reply
    10. Renee

      May 20, 2010 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks!
      Another question, where can I find Criolla potatoes?

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 20, 2010 at 4:01 pm

        5 stars
        Renee- I buy them frozen at the Latin market!

        Reply
    11. Wendy

      July 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      What other nuts would you suggest.
      . Thanks

      Reply
    12. Sujey

      October 28, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Pescado con pesto

      Reply

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