Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients. {gluten free, paleo, whole 30}
What no peppermint fudge or cut out sugar cookies today? No, as much as I love all those goodies, I have to take a break from baking. My family has to eat, know what I mean?
This time of year is crazy busy with shopping, holiday parties, school concerts, cards to address, decorating and did I mention shopping? These are the days when I need quick dinners at the ready. It’s so embarrassing to admit, but I have a blog full of recipes I love, yet some nights I open the refrigerator and just stare. I am completely dumbfounded as to what to cook. Why is that? Do you feel the same way?
Trust me, when the New Year rolls around I’m going to be on it! Meal planning and less wasted food – that will be my new motto.
I always have some kind of frozen fish on hand and it works well in this recipe. Just give the fish a nice browning in olive oil on both sides. I did the same thing with the tomatoes to get them a bit caramelized and to bring out their awesome flavor and juiciness. My kids tend to like those meals that are super simple. In fact, they could eat plain chicken breasts sauteed in olive oil and garlic every night of their lives. The simpler the better.
Here are some other quick dinner ideas to help you get through the busy holiday season…
- Easy Teriyaki Salmon
- Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken
- Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni (my kids love this one!)
- Easy Skinny Quinoa Chili
So put away that mixer for now and start cooking some simple fresh dinners for your peeps. Since this only takes about 20 minutes, you’ll have extra time for all that holiday shopping.
Want more paleo meals? Check out my paleo index.
Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pieces of tilapia or other mild white fish
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
- Add to pan and saute for about 3 minutes per side or until fish is cooked through.
- Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil to pan and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for about 4 minutes or until they get some browning and start to blister, tossing occasionally.
- Add fish back to the same pan and warm for a minute.
- Serve immediately.
April J Harris (@apriljharris)
December 2, 2016 at 12:35 PMIt is crazy busy at the moment and I love healthy recipes I can put on the table quickly. Your Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes really fits the bill! Love that you can use frozen fish as well!
Karen Kelly
December 2, 2016 at 1:06 PMThanks April!
noellesaltzman
December 2, 2016 at 1:11 PMI can’t wait to try!! Looks so yummy 🙂
Karen Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 1:07 PMThank you!
Catherine
December 2, 2016 at 2:41 PMI love cooking fish stove top…this looks wonderful with the tomatoes. What a simple yet flavorful meal for the week. xo, Catherine
Karen Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 1:06 PMThanks Catherine!
Suchi @elegantmeraki
December 2, 2016 at 3:35 PMMy husband is the biggest fan of tilapia and this new recipe is great for me!
Karen Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 1:06 PMI hope hubby likes it!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
December 2, 2016 at 3:44 PMThis is so colorful! I love the tomatoes. Tilapia lends itself to so many recipes with it’s mild flavor and texture.
Karen Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 1:05 PMYou are right Amanda!
Christine
December 2, 2016 at 5:12 PMWhat a great recipe! I think even my non-fish eating family will like it. Can’t wait to make it!
Karen Kelly
December 5, 2016 at 8:20 AMThanks Christine! Hope they all love it!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
December 3, 2016 at 11:24 PMPerfect quick and easy weeknight dinner Karen!! I love all the tomatoes!
annie@ciaochowbambina
December 5, 2016 at 7:35 AMOh my gosh – I do the same thing! I open the fridge and just stare! hahaha! I like the idea of making meal planning a resolution for the New Year! I need to get on that! And I’ll start with this delicious dish! It’s only breakfast time but I’m already craving! Pinned!
seasonssuppers
December 5, 2016 at 10:22 AMGreat dinner. Love a quick fish dinner and those pretty tomatoes must really add a ton of flavour!
Cathy
December 12, 2016 at 1:38 PMi feel like I can’t get caught up, yet alone ahead since the holidays kicked off. i love this recipe…perfect for a weeknight dinner during this crazy season!