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How to Make Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than our Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia Pasta recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a new favorite in your household. With a perfect blend of spicy jalapeno, zesty garlic, and tender tilapia, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups penne pasta
  • ⅓ cup margarine, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the melted margarine and garlic in a shallow dish. Place the flour in another dish. Dip the tilapia filets in the garlic butter mixture and then immediately coat with the flour. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish in the oil until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes total.
  • Pour the cream, lemon juice, and remaining garlic and margarine mixture into the skillet. Stir in the jalapenos, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook until sauce has reduced slightly and fish flakes easily with a fork; about 2 minutes. Mix the baby spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted. Stir in the chopped tomato and the cooked pasta.

    • Nutrition

    578 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 857mg

    Categories

    Seafood recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Spicy recipes
    Garlic recipes
    Mexican recipes