Pan Seared Tilapia with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Pan Seared Tilapia with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

TOTAL TIME: 0:20

SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS

2 tilapia fillets

kosher or sea salt

Fresh cracked black pepper

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 clove garlic

½ c. dry white wine

½ lb. cherry tomatoes

½ tsp. kosher or sea salt

½ c. chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

1-Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets. Season with salt and pepper.

2- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and then add the tilapia fillets. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside.

3- In the same pan over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and then stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until soft.

4- Pour in the wine and salt, and increase the heat to high. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the wine is reduced in half. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more.

5- Plate the tilapia and spoon the tomato/wine mixture over the fillets. Garnish with the basil.

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