Best 9 Tilapia With Arugula And Tomatoes Recipes

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Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. When paired with arugula and tomatoes, it creates a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The combination of the flaky fish, tangy tomatoes, and peppery arugula creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite.

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TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES



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Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetables and a buttery pan sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tilapia filet (8 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 small bunches arugula (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).
  • Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.

TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Side     Tilapia     Arugula     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 bunches arugula (1 pound), tough stems trimmed, washed well and dried
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tilapia fillets (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in arugula; cover to keep warm.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Pat dry tilapia with paper towels; season both sides with salt and the red-pepper flakes. Dredge fish in flour, tapping off excess. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook tilapia (working in batches, if necessary) until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil. (Add more oil between batches, if needed.)
  • Add wine to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in capers; gradually stir in butter until combined. Divide vegetables and fish among plates; top with pan sauce.

BAKED TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES AND POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Cooking spray
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Roast until browned and crisp, tossing halfway through, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon thyme in a bowl. Coat another baking sheet with cooking spray; add the tomato mixture and spread in an even layer. Roast until softened, 15 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; brush on the fish. Place the fish on top of the roasted tomato mixture and return to the oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Divide among plates and serve with the potatoes.

SAVORY TOMATO-BRAISED TILAPIA



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I shared this recipe with my bunco group and now one of my friends makes it all the time. I think that's the perfect testament to just how good this dish is. -Nancy Shively, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with seasoned salt; drizzle with lemon juice. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes, peppers, broth, tomato paste, garlic powder and oregano; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer., Place fillets over tomato mixture; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC AND TOMATO TILAPIA



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This is an easy recipe that I made up myself. It can be used when there are not too many ingredients available to make a big dinner. Can be served with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice. This will always be your favorite!!!

Provided by ZOYA13

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced tomato
5 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mash together the garlic and tomato. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish fillets in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake fish for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Remove from the oven, and pour the tomato sauce over it. Return to the oven, and cook for 10 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 96.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES



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Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetable and a buttery pan sauce. Perfect for me since I am the only one who eats fish in my family. Can easily double the recipe for 2 servings. Submitted by Everyday Food

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tilapia fillet, filet (8 ounces)
coarse salt and pepper
2 small bunch arugula (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).
  • Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 425.3, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 26.2

TOMATO WALNUT TILAPIA



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Tomato, bread crumbs and crunchy walnuts dress up pan tilapia fillets in this favorite recipe. I serve it with cooked julienne carrots and green beans. -Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook fillets in butter over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side., Transfer fish to a broiler pan or baking sheet; top with tomato.Combine topping ingredients; spoon over the tomato slices., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until topping is lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE ROUGHY WITH ARUGULA, GARLIC AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Fish     Leafy Green     Tomato     Bake     Steam     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Arugula     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
4 large squares parchment paper or foil
2 bunches arugula, stemmed
4 4-ounce orange roughy fillets
2 cups chopped peeled seeded tomato
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar*
Balsamic vinegar is available at specialty food stores, Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Cut garlic slices into thin slivers. Fold each parchment in half. Cut into half heart shape. Open up. Place arugula on 1 side of parchment (same size area as size of fish). Sprinkle arugula with half of garlic. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange atop arugula and garlic. Top fish with tomato and remaining garlic. Sprinkle vinegar over. Season with salt and pepper. Fold parchment over to enclose fish. Crimp parchment edges to seal. Transfer fish to baking sheets. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until fish is slightly firm, approximately 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

EASY TILAPIA WITH WINE AND TOMATOES



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This is a super quick, super easy recipe that is sure to please. Tilapia fillets are easy to cook on the grill in a foil bag.

Provided by chowsito

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Place the tilapia fillets side by side on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season each one with salt and pepper. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each piece of fish, and sprinkle garlic, basil and tomato. Pour the wine over everything. Fold foil up around fish, and seal into a packet. Place packet on a cookie sheet for ease in transportation to and from the grill.
  • Place foil packet on the preheated grill, and cook for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open the packet carefully so as not to get burned from the steam, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 159.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tilapia. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
  • Season the tilapia generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the tilapia until it is cooked through but still moist. Overcooked tilapia will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Tilapia with arugula and tomatoes is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the arugula and tomatoes add a refreshing and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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