Balsamic Tilapia and Orzo

This recipe I got a while back from Publix and it's become a family favorite.  It's really yummy and I always love a good fish recipe.

Balsamic Tilapia and Orzo

Prep: 20 min

Ingredients:                                                  

• 2 cups water
• zest or juice from 1 lemon
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 5 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
• 1 package of tomato trinity mix from Publix (mix of tomatoes, onions, and bellpepper)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash garlic/herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 4 tilapia fillets

Directions:

1. Bring exactly 2 cups of water to a boil for orzo. Stir orzo into boiling water; cook and stir 4 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low; simmer and stir often for 3-4 more minutes or until orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir frequently, no need to drain
3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the pesto and add the lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Preheat large nonstick sauté pan on med-high heat for 2-3 min. Season fish on both sides with garlic/herb seasoning. Place oil in pan, and then add fish. Cook 1-2 min or until fish is lightly brown. Turn fish over and repeat.
5. Combine broth, vinegar, tomato trinity mix, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of pesto. Add to fish; cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture reduces by about ½ and the fish flakes easily. Serve over orzo.

Yields 4 servings. One serving = 440 calories