Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta
Tilapia is cooked with lemon and herbs, and served with Parmesan pasta.
The dish is light and fresh. It's a simple meal to make.
The ingredients are easy to find.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 11, 2026Share
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Tilapia is cooked with lemon and herbs, and served with Parmesan pasta.
The dish is light and fresh. It's a simple meal to make.
The ingredients are easy to find.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 16
elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon light olive oil
0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.125 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
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1
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
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2
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle tilapia on both sides with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.125 teaspoon dried oregano, dried basil, dried cilantro, salt, and pepper. Place fillets into the hot skillet making sure they don't touch. Sear until golden brown on the outside and opaque and flaky on the inside, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
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3
Drain the macaroni and return to the saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir to coat. Mix in 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, then mix in 1 teaspoon lemon juice, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried cilantro, salt, and pepper.
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4
Divide pasta between two plates and top each with a tilapia fillet.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 50mg
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Sodium 231mg
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Total Carbohydrate 45g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 35g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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