Tilapia with Almond-Parsley Gremolata

Tilapia with Almond-Parsley Gremolata

#Sodium Smart #Carb Smart #Seafood #Quick #Weeknight

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • chili flakes
    1 tsp
  • fry seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • garlic (minced)
    2 cloves
  • garlic herb butter
    2 tbsp
  • green beans
    8 oz
  • israeli couscous
    1 c
  • lemon (zested and quartered)
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • parsley (finely chopped)
    1 c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • sliced almonds
    ¼ cups
  • tilapia (patted dry)
    8 oz

🍳 Cookware

  • medium pot
  • small bowl
  • baking sheet
  • medium pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Prepare lemon , garlic , and parsley . In a small bowl , combine parsley, 3 TBSP olive oil , a pinch of minced garlic and lemon zest, and lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and black pepper ; set aside.
    lemon: 1 unit (zested and quartered), garlic: 2 cloves (minced), parsley: 1 c (finely chopped), olive oil: 3 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  2. 2
    Toss green beans on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pat tilapia dry with paper towels; rub all over with a drizzle of olive oil, fry seasoning , salt, and pepper. Place on empty side of same sheet. Roast on top rack until tilapia is cooked through and green beans are tender, ⏱️ 12 minutes .
    green beans: 8 oz, tilapia: 8 oz (patted dry), fry seasoning: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, once water is boiling, add israeli couscous to pot. Cook until tender, ⏱️ 6 minutes . Drain thoroughly. Melt garlic herb butter in empty pot over medium heat. Return couscous to pot and stir until coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; keep covered until ready to serve.
    israeli couscous: 1 c, garlic herb butter: 2 tbsp
  4. 4
    While couscous cooks, heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, ⏱️ 2 minutes . Turn off heat. Transfer to a cutting board; finely chop half the almonds.
    sliced almonds: ¼ cups
  5. 5
    Stir chopped almonds into bowl with gremolata. Add a small pinch of chili flakes if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
    chili flakes: 1 tsp
  6. 6
    Divide couscous, green beans, and tilapia between plates. Spoon almond parsley gremolata over tilapia. Scatter remaining almonds over green beans; add a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.