Risotto with Garlic Herb Tilapia is a delicious, garlicky tilapia fillets set over a flavorful bed of rice, and all baked to a creamy perfection!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE TILAPIA
4filletsTilapia
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonbutter,melted
2clovesgarlic,minced
1/2teaspoonItalian Seasoning
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoonpaprika
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
FOR THE RICE
2tablespoonsOlive Oil
1yellow onion, diced
3clovesgarlic, minced
1-1/2cupsarborio rice
1teaspoonfresh chopped rosemary
1teaspoonpaprika
3cupslow sodium vegetable broth
1cupskim milk
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Rinse the fillets and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, garlic, Italian Seasoning, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper.
Rub the herb mixture over each fillet and set the fish aside.
Over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet that is also oven-safe.
Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; stir in garlic and continue to cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in rice, rosemary, and paprika; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add vegetable broth, milk, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
Arrange prepared Tilapia over rice and continue to cook for 4 more minutes.
Remove from heat; cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Remove lid and continue to cook for 5 more minutes or until lightly browned on top.
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