Lemon & Chive Tilapia
with Zesty Broccoli & Orzo
Cooking time
25 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
530 /serving
Did a lemon ever meet a fish it didn’t like? With fresh chives in melted butter, it forms a delectable sauce that kids are sure to like. It also handily spritzes up the combo of orzo pasta and broccoli spears, conveniently boiled in the same pot.
We will send you:
- 4 Sustainably-raised tilapia fillets (BAP-certified)
- 400g Broccoli florets
- 1 Lemon
- 6g Chives (or garlic chives)
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 250g Orzo
- 100g Green peas
- 44g Al Limone blend (enriched wheat flour, dried vegetables, salt, spices, mustard, sugar, sunflower oil, lemon oil, citric acid, garlic, onion)
Contains: Milk • Mustard • Sulphites • Tilapia • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan (non-stick if possible)
Medium pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Whisk
Zester
2 tbsp Butter
Olive oil
Total Fat
13 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Sodium
580 mg
Total Carb
67 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
42 g
Fibre
7 g
Preparation
Boil the orzo & broccoli
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the orzo and boil, 10 min., until almost al dente.
- Add the broccoli (halve if large) and boil, 3 to 4 min., until the broccoli is tender and the orzo is al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add the peas and toss with a generous drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Mise en place
- Meanwhile, zest and juice the lemon.
- Mince the garlic.
- Thinly slice the chives.
Cook the tilapia
- Pat the tilapia dry; season with ⅔ of the spices and S&P.
- In a large pan (non-stick if possible), heat a generous drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Working in batches, add the tilapia* and cook, 2 to 3 min. per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve the pan.
Make the sauce
- In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp butter on medium-high.
- Add the garlic and sauté, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant.
- Add the remaining spices and cook, stirring constantly, 30 sec. to 1 min., until a paste forms.
- Add ½ the lemon juice and ¾ cup water. Cook, whisking occasionally, 2 to 3 min., until thickened and no lumps remain.
- Off the heat, add ½ the chives, ½ the lemon zest and S&P; stir well.
Finish & serve
- To the pot of orzo and broccoli, add the remaining lemon zest and juice; generously season with S&P and stir well.
- Divide the orzo and broccoli between your plates.
- Top with the tilapia and spoon the sauce over.
- Garnish with the remaining chives. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking fish to a minimum internal temperature of 70°C.
