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Salsa Verde Tilapia
with Spinach, Tomatoes & Orzo Pasta
20 MIN
+$1.45/serving
4 Servings
From the Test Kitchen
This simple, vibrant dish pairs seared tilapia with orzo pasta tossed with sautéed tomatoes and spinach, and our own Italian-style salsa verde (which includes parsley, olive oil, garlic, and more). It’s all finished with some more of the zesty, verdant sauce spooned on top of the fish just before serving.
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Calories650 Cals (est.)
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ingredients
Title
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4 Skin-On Salmon Fillets
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½ lb Orzo Pasta
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5 oz Baby Spinach
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½ lb Grape Tomatoes
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⅓ cup Salsa Verde
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¼ cup Rice Flour
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2 Tbsps Crème Fraîche
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1 Tbsp Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)
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¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
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tips & techniques
step-by-step
instructions
1
Prepare the tomatoes
Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the tomatoes; place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat.
2
Cook the pasta
Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Cover to keep warm.
3
Cook the fish
Meanwhile, pat the fish dry with paper towels; season on both sides with salt and pepper. Season only on the skinless side with the spice blend (you'll omit the flour for salmon). In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned fish, skin side down. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until the skin is browned and crispy. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.* Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish.
4
Cook the vegetables
In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned tomatoes and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly wilted. Turn off the heat.
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Finish the pasta & serve your dish
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the crème fraîche, cooked vegetables, half the salsa verde, and a drizzle of olive oil; stir to thoroughly combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta topped with the cooked fish and remaining salsa verde. Enjoy!
1
Prepare the tomatoes
Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the tomatoes; place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat.
2
Cook the pasta
Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Cover to keep warm.
3
Cook the fish
Meanwhile, pat the fish dry with paper towels; season on both sides with salt and pepper. Season only on the skinless side with the spice blend (you'll omit the flour for salmon). In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned fish, skin side down. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until the skin is browned and crispy. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.* Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish.
4
Cook the vegetables
In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned tomatoes and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly wilted. Turn off the heat.
5
Finish the pasta & serve your dish
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the crème fraîche, cooked vegetables, half the salsa verde, and a drizzle of olive oil; stir to thoroughly combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta topped with the cooked fish and remaining salsa verde. Enjoy!
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