Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
• 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• while the pasta cooks, combine the melted margarine and garlic in a shallow dish. place the flour in another dish. dip the tilapia filets in the garlic butter mixture and then immediately coat with the flour. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the fish in the oil until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes total.
• pour the cream, lemon juice, and remaining garlic and margarine mixture into the skillet. stir in the jalapenos, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. bring to a simmer and allow to cook until sauce has reduced slightly and fish flakes easily with a fork; about 2 minutes. mix the baby spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted. stir in the chopped tomato and the cooked pasta.