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Instant Pot Tilapia and Pesto Packets - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Let the Instant Pot do the work for your dinner tonight! Flaky white fish fillets are bathed in a rich pesto and topped with a smattering of smooth tomato paste accompanied by a tart lemon wedge in these simple yet scrumptious Tilapia and Pesto Packets.</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pesto
  • 4 individual Tilapia
  • 4 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 medium Lemon

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 fillet (about 5 oz)
  • 401 Calories
  • 27g Total Fat
  • 5g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 71mg Cholesterol
  • 1108mg Sodium
  • 9g Total Carb
  • 2g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 32g Protein
  • 8 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. For each serving place one sheet of parchment paper on counter.
  3. Divide pesto among sheets, mounding in the middle of each sheet.
  4. Place one Tilapia filet on top of each pesto mound.
  5. Top with 1 TBLS of tomato paste on each filet.
  6. Divide onions evenly between packs and sprinkle on top of tomato paste.
  7. Sprinkle each pack with salt and pepper.
  8. Place lemon wedge on top.
  9. Fold pack together in the center and roll to seal.
  10. Add the trivet and minimum amount of water needed for your Instant Pot (1- 1.5 cups). Set packets on trivet.
  11. Cook on high pressure for 17 minutes.
  12. Quick release pressure.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. For each serving place one sheet of parchment paper on counter.
  2. Divide pesto among sheets, mounding in the middle of each sheet.
  3. Place one Tilapia filet on top of each pesto mound.
  4. Top with 1 TBLS of tomato paste on each filet.
  5. Divide onions evenly between packs and sprinkle on top of tomato paste.
  6. Sprinkle each pack with salt and pepper.
  7. Place lemon wedge on top.
  8. Fold pack together in the center and roll to seal. Wrap in foil.
  9. Divide foil packs among allocated number of gallon freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
  2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in indicated container.**
  3. Add the trivet and minimum amount of water needed for your Instant Pot (1- 1.5 cups). Set packets on trivet.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 17 minutes.
  5. Quick release pressure.

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