American · pasta plate
Tilapia with Pink Oyster Mushroom Penne
Pan-seared tilapia comes with penne, pink oyster mushrooms, peppers, and lemon for a complete plate.
Total time35 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 02
Cook mushrooms and pepper in 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned and tender. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
- 03
Toss vegetables with penne, lemon juice, and enough pasta water to coat.
- 04
Season tilapia and sear in remaining oil until opaque and 145°F, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with pasta.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use cremini mushrooms instead of pink oyster mushrooms.
- Gluten-free penne works with the same vegetables.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
