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Italian Baked Tilapia Parmesan & Basil Pesto Rice

14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR

Italian Baked Tilapia Parmesan & Basil Pesto Rice

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4.8
4 ratings
This Guest Sous Chef Series took place at our local Whole Foods. We had the opportunity to partner with Chef Jason Campbell who has been teaching cooking classes at Whole Foods Market for the past 12 years. This meal is absolutely delicious and one of the Step Stool Chef's favorite dishes.
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Step Stool Chef
I'm Julian, The Step Stool Chef. I inspire kids to cook with a “kids teaching kids” approach that features easy to follow recipes kids can try at home. Here, the kids are the chefs and the adults are the helpers.
http://www.stepstoolchef.com
This Guest Sous Chef Series took place at our local Whole Foods. We had the opportunity to partner with Chef Jason Campbell who has been teaching cooking classes at Whole Foods Market for the past 12 years. This meal is absolutely delicious and one of the Step Stool Chef's favorite dishes.
1HR
Total Time
$5.21
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Tilapia Fillet
3
Tilapia Fillets
Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Fresh Parsley
1 handful
Fresh Parsley
Italian Dressing
1/2 cup
Italian Dressing
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cherry Tomato
2 cups
Cherry Tomatoes
or Grape Tomatoes or Assorted Color Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
1/2 bunch
Fresh Basil
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Lemon
1
Lemon
Basmati Rice
1/3 cup
Basmati Rice
1 cup cooked rice per 2 servings
Basil Pesto
2 Tbsp
Basil Pesto
Fresh Dill
1 handful
Fresh Dill
Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
2 cups
Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1415
Fat
67.9 g
Protein
81.8 g
Carbs
121.1 g
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http://www.stepstoolchef.com
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step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), and gather all of your ingredients. Prepare the Basmati Rice (1/3 cup) according to the instructions.
step 1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), and gather all of your ingredients. Prepare the Basmati Rice (1/3 cup) according to the instructions.
step 2
Begin by preparing the herbs. Roughly chop the fresh Fresh Parsley (1 handful) and Fresh Dill (1 handful) together and set aside. Chop the fresh Fresh Basil (1/2 bunch) separately and set aside.
step 2 Begin by preparing the herbs. Roughly chop the fresh Fresh Parsley (1 handful) and Fresh Dill (1 handful) together and set aside. Chop the fresh Fresh Basil (1/2 bunch) separately and set aside.
step 3
Add the chopped parsley and herbs with the Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (2 cups) in a deep plate or square dish and combine.
step 3 Add the chopped parsley and herbs with the Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (2 cups) in a deep plate or square dish and combine.
step 4
Pat the Tilapia Fillets (3) dry with a paper towel. In a dish, pour the Italian Dressing (1/2 cup) over the tilapia, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese (1 cup) Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) covering the fish evenly.
step 4 Pat the Tilapia Fillets (3) dry with a paper towel. In a dish, pour the Italian Dressing (1/2 cup) over the tilapia, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese (1 cup) Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) covering the fish evenly.
step 5
Then roll fish in the breadcrumbs & herbs mixture. Place the breaded fish on a lined sheet pan.
step 5 Then roll fish in the breadcrumbs & herbs mixture. Place the breaded fish on a lined sheet pan.
step 6
Add a little more parmesan and breadcrumbs to make sure the fish is evenly covered. Place the pan in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes.
step 6 Add a little more parmesan and breadcrumbs to make sure the fish is evenly covered. Place the pan in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes.
step 7
While the fish is in the oven, start the bruschetta topping. First, cut the Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) into quarters by cutting them in half then half again.
step 7 While the fish is in the oven, start the bruschetta topping. First, cut the Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) into quarters by cutting them in half then half again.
step 8
Place the cut tomatoes in a bowl. Halve and juice the Lemon (1) into the bowl. Then add chopped basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Place aside until fish is cooked.
step 8 Place the cut tomatoes in a bowl. Halve and juice the Lemon (1) into the bowl. Then add chopped basil, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Place aside until fish is cooked.
step 9
Mix the Basil Pesto (2 Tbsp) with the cooked rice.
step 9 Mix the Basil Pesto (2 Tbsp) with the cooked rice.
step 10
For the rice, tightly pack it in a small, fun shaped bowl. Then turn the bowl upside down on the plate. Once the bowl is removed, the rice will keep its shape. For the fish, simply spoon the bruschetta topping over the tilapia. Enjoy!
step 10 For the rice, tightly pack it in a small, fun shaped bowl. Then turn the bowl upside down on the plate. Once the bowl is removed, the rice will keep its shape. For the fish, simply spoon the bruschetta topping over the tilapia. Enjoy!
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American
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Italian
Rice
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