Tilapia Caprese

Author: Shannon Miller

I’ve long loved the Caprese Salad. This recipe courtesy Sea Best Seafood is the perfect addition to make this salad a nutrient-packed entree. Try it tonight for a fresh new take on Tilapia!

Basil pesto-topped tilapia fillets are baked to perfection then sprinkled with shredded mozzarella for a taste of Italian summers.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo
4 Sea Best^TM Tilapia Fillets, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
4 teaspoons snipped fresh chives
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 tablespoons diced fresh tomato

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.

2. Cook orzo according to package directions.

3. Season both sides of Sea Best^TM Tilapia Fillets with salt. Spread pesto on one side of each fillet.

4. Place tilapia, pesto side up, in a greased 13″x 9″x 2″ baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 9-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

5. In a bowl, combine the cooked orzo and chives.

6. Sprinkle baked tilapia with cheese and diced tomato. Serve with orzo.

Servings: 4

Recipe courtesy Sea Best Seafood