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baked tilapia with roasted zuccini, penne, & white wine cream sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jennifer Rowan
Oswego, NY

Tilapia is a very mild, versatile fish. Here is a quick, easy recipe that's delicious for a weeknight meal.

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For baked tilapia with roasted zuccini, penne, & white wine cream sauce

  • 2
    tilapia fillets
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2
    zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    cornmeal (white or yellow)
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 3/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk or cream

How To Make baked tilapia with roasted zuccini, penne, & white wine cream sauce

  • 1
    Line a small rimmed baking sheet with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
  • 2
    Place tilapia fillets on baking sheet and arrange zucchini slices around the fish in a single layer.
  • 3
    Drizzle remaining olive oil and lemon juice over fish and zucchini. Season with pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Sprinkle fish lightly with cornmeal.
  • 4
    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender and fish is opaque through and flaky.
  • 5
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 6
    In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 2 tablespoons of flour, stir to combine. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until cooked and smooth (this is a roux).
  • 7
    Add wine and lemon juice to pan, stir to combine, and bring quickly to a boil. Add thyme, and continue to boil until sauce is thick and coats a spoon. Stir in a tablespoon of milk or cream.
  • 8
    Off heat, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, one at a time, adding the second tablespoon just as the first is almost melted.
  • 9
    Serve fish and zucchini over pasta and top with sauce.

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