Pan-Seared Citrus Herb Tilapia

Pan-Seared Citrus Herb Tilapia

Flaky tilapia fillets seasoned with bright lemon and fresh herbs, pan-seared to perfection and served with a quick lemon-herb quinoa and crisp steamed green beans.

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Instructions

  1. Rinse uncooked quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine quinoa and 2 cups chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. While quinoa cooks, you can prep the fish and green beans.
  2. Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Zest half of the lemon directly over the fish, then slice the other half of the lemon into thin rounds.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the tilapia fillets. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the fish as it cooks.
  4. While fish is searing, steam the green beans. Place trimmed green beans in a steamer basket over simmering water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Stir chopped fresh parsley and juice from the remaining half lemon into the cooked quinoa.
  6. Serve the pan-seared tilapia with a side of lemon-herb quinoa and steamed green beans, garnished with lemon slices.

Notes

Tilapia can overcook quickly; remove from heat as soon as it flakes easily. Green beans can also be lightly sautéed instead of steamed for extra flavor.

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