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Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes

[heart_this] · Sep 28, 2013 · 52 Comments

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes

A light, simple and delightful tilapia fillet topped with melted parmesan, basil pesto and roasted tomatoes.

After making the summery version of the parmesan crusted pesto tilapia bruschetta I could not help but think to update this fall/winter version. The only difference between these recipes is that the summer version uses beautiful fresh ripe tomatoes but when they are not available this version works better, roasting the tomatoes to help concentrate and bring out more of their flavour. This dish could not be easier to make, you simply sprinkle the parmeson on the fillets and broil them along with the cherry tomatoes until the fish is cooked and the tomatoes have roasted up and started to burst. If you are looking for a tasty, quick and light dish you really cannot go wrong with this parmesan crusted pesto tilapia with roasted tomatoes!

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
I like to use small tomatoes on the vine for a nicer presentation.

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4

A light, simple and delightful tilapia fillet topped with melted parmesan, basil pesto and roasted tomatoes.

ingredients
  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes or small tomatoes on the vine
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
directions
  1. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the parmesan and broil along with the cherry tomatoes until the parmesan is golden brown and the fish is no longer translucent, about 10-12 minutes. (Tip: Broil the tomatoes on aluminum foil to catch all of the juices.)
  2. Serve the fish topped with pesto and roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 245, Fat 6g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 94mg, Sodium 322mg, Carbs 6g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g), Protein 40g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    June 17, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    That looks fantastic, the tomatoes look gorgeous. Pesto is so versatile… 🙂

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  2. Bridgett says

    June 17, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    I have never tried Tilapia. It is a mild fish? Your tomatoes look mouth-watering!

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  3. Kevin says

    June 17, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Bridgett: Tilapia is a pretty mild fish.

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  4. Anonymous says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:11 am

    This is super simple. And a nicely incorporate tomatoes. I really like this. Tilapia is quite mild and generally flavorless, so the idea of pesto also really helps out with that.

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  5. VeggieGirl says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:13 am

    pesto! tomatoes! asparagus! **swoons**

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  6. magpie says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:14 am

    This looks so fresh! What a great dish for summer. Tilapia is one of my favorite fish.

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  7. maybelles parents says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:14 am

    sounds very healthy.

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  8. The Urban Eater says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:15 am

    Pesto + Anything = YUMMY!and roasted tomatoes with all of that concentrated bite! Ya know how it gets you right on the jaw line. So very good.
    I do love Tilapia. It’s a such a versatile fish that takes on the flavors of whatever you pair it with. I’m lucky. The tilapia I get was swimming about 24 hours prior. Gotta love the Gulf of Mexico.
    But, geesh. I need to go to Canada for asparagus ASAP! There beautiful!
    OOOOOO! Try this recipe out.
    Yellow Tail Snapper: Old School (you can sub with tilapia)
    http://www.culinarysherpas.com/?p=265

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  9. LyB says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:24 am

    That is a beautiful dish Kevin, so colorful and fresh, it looks delicious!

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  10. Vicarious Foodie says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:43 am

    The tomatoes and asparagus are so bright and colorful . . . great-looking dish.

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  11. Steph says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:43 am

    Your dish looks amazing. I wish I could cook as well as you instead of flavouring everything with korean bbq sauce or soy sauce.

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  12. Helene says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:00 am

    What a nice meal tonight. I love the color combination.

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  13. Pam says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:30 am

    Kevin you make the tastiest dinners. Great picture!

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  14. Mrs Ergül says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:30 am

    What a yummy meal! I love fish! And I haven’t tried fish with pesto sauce too. This is a good recipe!

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  15. Elly says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:32 am

    Looks delicious, Kevin, and I am so glad you liked the dish! I agree about the quinoa soaking up all those lovely tomato & fish juices.

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  16. bobby says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:43 am

    Excellent Kevin, I really like the idea of pesto and tomatoes with fish and it looks like it came great. I’m always on the look out for new ways to cook fish.

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  17. Peter M says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:07 am

    Yay for trying out one of Elly’s dish and yes, the dish sounds great, with sweet roasted tomato juice dripping on the meal.

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  18. Manggy says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:20 am

    That looks great, Kevin– Tilapia is my #1 favorite fish, no joke. I factor in the fact that it is really cheap here. If you can get the fillets with skin on, I promise you won’t regret it 🙂

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  19. Proud Italian Cook says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:27 am

    LOVE IT!!!

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  20. cindy* says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:50 am

    tilapia is delightful and so versatile, this recipe looks great. i made asparagus tonight as well but, since i grilled it, it was not nearly as vibrantly green as yours.

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  21. Kalyn says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:24 am

    Sounds great to me. I’m a big fan of tilapia.

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  22. cakebrain says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:58 am

    Wonderful combination of flavours for your tilapia! yum!

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  23. noble pig says

    June 18, 2008 at 7:05 am

    This looks awesome Kevin, just love it.

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  24. Dee says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:29 am

    In this time of hastily grabbed meals, I love the care and thought behind each of yours 🙂

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  25. Katie says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:37 am

    Those tomatoes look absolutely beautiful. I am going through a tomato phase, and when they’re roasted in the oven like that, yum!

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  26. Happy cook says

    June 18, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Indeed it looks summery and delicious

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  27. EAT! says

    June 18, 2008 at 11:11 am

    I love all the ways to prepare tilapia. With roasted tomatoes sounds tasty.

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  28. Katie says

    June 18, 2008 at 11:23 am

    this looks amazing – i love pesto and have also never thought of using it for anything other than pasta. i will definitely be trying this!

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  29. Grace says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    beautiful! roasted tomatoes are fabulous, as is quinoa. awesome meal!

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  30. Dhanggit says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    this sounds fantastic!!! thanks for making me imagine how good it would taste together..its been long time i havent had tilapia 🙁 snif snif

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  31. Fearless Kitchen says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    This looks great. I’m a big fan of tilapia – it’s so versatile!

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  32. Parker says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    This looks incredible – so many flavors.

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  33. Meeta says

    June 18, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    Simply delicious. I really like tilapia. I have often cooked slamon with a pesto but never pesto – but the entire dish with asparagus and quinoa is simply fab!

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  34. Pam says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    What a great combination!

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  35. Jeena says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    This looks brilliant. I love the fact that you used pesto with fish! Nice recipe. 🙂

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  36. Elizabeth says

    June 18, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    I love cooking with tilapia.It is mild enough that my children and husband don’t complain.Great recipe.I have bookmarked it for a weeknight meal.

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  37. RecipeGirl says

    June 19, 2008 at 1:52 am

    This looks fresh and flavorful. I love roasted tomatoes… and the added pesto puts it over the top!

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  38. Deborah says

    June 19, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    This sounds like such a great way to use pesto!

    Reply
  39. Elle says

    June 19, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    Pesto isn’t something I think of putting with fish, but it looks amazing!

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  40. Gloria says

    June 19, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    This really look so nice Kevin, how ever, xGloria
    Love the picture!!

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  41. Jaime says

    June 30, 2008 at 3:48 am

    yum! i know what i’m doing w/pesto the next time i have some fish! 🙂

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  42. Anonymous says

    January 6, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve been looking back through your recipes and this sounds absolutely delicious-and the presentation is beautiful! I’ll be making this for dinner tonight, thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  43. katie b. says

    March 8, 2010 at 12:11 am

    Just made this for dinner tonight and it was incredible! Thank you so much for the amazing recipe!

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  44. Hotonis says

    June 29, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    This recipe has easily become one of my favorite way to cook tilapia now. It is freakin awesome!

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  45. Anonymous says

    December 10, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Fantastic! I love the roasted garlic and tomatoes.

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  46. Anonymous says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Kevin, you might want to check number 8 on the instructions since it states to bake the "chicken" lol, I doubt anyone would get confused, but you never know! Great recipe!

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  47. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    September 25, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Kevin – This looks just delicious and amazing!!! The tomatoes on the vine makes this look 5 Star!!! And the pesto…yum!!!

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  48. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:26 am

    I really love the simplicity of this! Plus I have a ton of basil to use up to make a fresh pesto!

    Reply
  49. Andrew Thurman says

    September 29, 2013 at 1:48 am

    That was a winner with the wife. Again you have made me look like a star.

    Reply
  50. Vicki Bensinger says

    September 29, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Beautiful dish and it looks so healthy.

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  51. Dita says

    October 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Kevin. Great dish. Can it be made with halibut instead of tilapia?

    Reply
  52. kevin says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Dita: Yes, halibut would also work well!

    Reply

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