Pan-Seared Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce
Main Dish • Fish
Ingredients
- For the Tilapia:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh tilapia, cut into 3 or 4 fillets
- Salt and pepper
- For the Tomato Basil Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper