Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
1/3 cup margarine, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 (4oz) tilapia fillets
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 T olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 T lemon juice
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 (5oz) pkg baby spinach leaves
1 roma tomato, chopped
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Directions: |
Directions: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 pasta is cooking, combine the melted margarine and garlic in a shallow dish. Place the flour in another dish. Dip the tilapia fillets 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, 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 fork; about 2 minutes.
Mix the baby spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted. Stir in chopped tomato and the cooked pasta. |
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