Spicy Tilapia Recipe with Pasta: A Flavorful Twist for Dinner
A vibrant and spicy tilapia dish served with pasta, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add tilapia fillets and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Toss spaghetti with the tilapia mixture and basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Tilapia Recipe with Pasta