Sunday 29 January 2012

Spaghetti with Tilapia Fish and Roasted Tomatoes

This is a very easy and delicious fish pasta dish that can be prepared in advance, by that I mean pan-frying the fish beforehand, and cooked in 15 mins. Ideal for a quick meal or even a starter.

Spaghetti with Tilapia Fish and Roasted Tomatoes 
(serves 4)

Ingredients:

3 fillets of tilapia fish, or any white/pink fish
6 medium tomatoes, or 12 cherry tomatoes preferably
4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
Dried red chillies, chopped
A handful of parsley, chopped
Olive oil
Spaghetti for 4

Method:

Heat 2-3 tbs vegetable oil in a non-stick pan and fry the fish on both sides until golden. Always fry fish skin side down first then turn over. Let it cool for a bit and then break into small pieces. Set aside.
Cut the tomatoes in chunks. If using cherry tomatoes, cut in half. Place them flat on an oven-proof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and grill tomatoes until the skin becomes brownish.
While the tomatoes are cooking, boil the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat pan and add 1-2 tbs olive oil. Add the sliced garlic and once they start to brown, add the chillies. Mix in the fish. Remove the tomatoes from the grill and add to the pan. Then add the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Finish off by adding the spaghetti and give the whole thing a good toss.
Turn the heat off and serve.



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