Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

Name: Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 bag (10-ounce) baby spinach; 3 cloves garlic (coarsely chopped); 1 cup pecan halves and pieces (plus more to sprinkle over the top of the fish); 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 1/2 large lemon); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2-3 (6-8 ounce) tilapia fillets; Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

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Ingredients

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1 bag (10-ounce) baby spinach3 cloves garlic (coarsely chopped)1 cup pecan halves and pieces (plus more to sprinkle over the top of the fish)3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 1/2 large lemon)Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)2-3 (6-8 ounce) tilapia filletsLemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Combine spinach, olive oil, garlic, whole pecans, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Top each filet with a heaping spoonful of the pesto (approximately 1/2 cup total) and spread it over the fish fillets.

Step 5

Sprinkle a few chopped pecans over the top.

Step 6

Bake for 17-20 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork.

Step 7

Serve with lemon wedges.