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This simple, flavorful dish pairs seared tilapia with orzo pasta tossed with tender mushrooms and our own Italian salsa verde. Some of the zesty, herb-based sauce also makes for a bright finish when spooned over the final dish.

Ethan Mick

with Mushrooms & Salsa Verde

Seared Tilapia & Orzo Pasta

Tilapia Fillets

Orzo Pasta

All-Purpose Flour

Salsa Verde

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)

Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients

Fill a medium pot with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, add the **pasta** and cook, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Cover to keep warm.

Cook the pasta:

While the pasta cooks, using a damp paper towel, gently brush off any dirt from the **mushrooms**. Thinly slice the mushrooms. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the **sliced mushrooms** in an even layer and cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add **as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like**, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms are softened. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.

Prepare & cook the mushrooms:

On a large plate, combine the **flour** and **spice blend**. Season with salt and pepper. Pat the **fish** dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. Thoroughly coat the seasoned fish in the seasoned flour. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the coated fish (tapping off any excess coating before adding). Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.

Coat & cook the fish:

To the pot of **cooked pasta**, add the **cooked mushrooms**, **half the salsa verde**, and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the **cooked fish** over the **finished pasta**. Top the fish with the** remaining salsa verde**. Enjoy!