Quick Meals

Pistachio Cranberry Grilled Tilapia Fillet with Asparagus

Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2

It’s almost unbelievable how this dish takes only 20 minutes to prepare. Try something new! Gorton’s Recipe Renovation Contest 2nd place winner, submitted by Kim of Modest, CA.

Ingredients

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Gorton’s Signature Grilled Tilapia Fillets

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2 Gorton’s Signature Grilled Tilapia Fillets
1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends cut off, cut in 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice (Meyer lemon when possible)
zest from one lemon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons minced crystallized fresh ginger
1/4 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pistachios, shelled, toasted, lightly salted
1/4 chopped fresh basil
Black Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in large frying pan on high heat; cook mushrooms for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add tilapia fillets and continue; cook for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Flip fish over with spatula; turn heat down to medium.

Step 4

Add asparagus, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, garlic, ginger, and cranberries; cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Continue to cook fish until opaque inside.

Step 6

To serve, place on individual serving plates.  Garnish with pistachios, pepper and fresh basil.

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