Tilapia is a mild, white fish that takes well to a variety of flavors. In this easy chili lime tilapia recipe, the fish is baked in a flavorful marinade made with chili powder, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. The result is a delicious and healthy meal that can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.
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EASY CHILI LIME TILAPIA
I can never seem to be bothered to bake fish, so cooking on the stove top is my preferred method. This is an easy way to dress up tilapia for a quick weeknight dinner.
Provided by lalalucy
Categories Weeknight
Time 13m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle chili powder, seasoned salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of fillets.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray pan generously with cooking spray or pour light coating of vegetable oil.
- Cook fish about 3-4 minutes on each side, squeezing lime juice over fillets while cooking. Fish is done when it flakes with a fork.
- Serve with additional lime wedges.
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Categories Fish Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Tilapia Hot Pepper Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make chile lime butter:
- Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare fish:
- If using striped bass, score skin in 3 or 4 places with a thin sharp knife to prevent fish from curling (do not cut through flesh). Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
- Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.
HONEY LIME TILAPIA
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, and garlic. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, place in the bowl, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Arrange the squash and asparagus in the baking dish. Place tilapia on top of vegetables, and season with poultry seasoning. Discard remaining marinade.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish is easily flaked. Sprinkle with mozzarella, and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
EASY CHILI AND LIME FISH STREET TACOS
These amazing fish tacos are made with tilapia fillets that are grilled and seasoned to perfection with lime juice and chili.
Provided by Fioa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Rub tilapia fillets with 2 tablespoons lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil.
- Grill tilapia on preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with flaked tilapia. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1449.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CHILI LIME BAKED TILAPIA WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tilapia fillet, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, yogurt
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
- Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
- Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
- While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
- In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
- Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 2 grams
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Nice, fresh-tasting dish that comes together in a snap. Make it even quicker by preparing the chile lime butter ahead of time. It can be made 1 day ahead, covered and chilled. Just make sure to bring to room temperature before using. I like this served atop jasmine rice. -adapted from Gourmet
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make chile lime butter:.
- Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare fish:.
- Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking.
- Saute 3 pieces of fish, using a spatula to turn once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and saute remaining fish in same manner.
- Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.
LEMON-CHILI TILAPIA
Want to eat more good-for-you fish? Try high-fiber cereal-coated tilapia that can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut fish crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces; set aside.
- Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush cereal in food processor).
- In shallow bowl, mix cereal, lemon peel, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In another shallow bowl, place milk. Dip fish pieces into milk, then coat with cereal mixture; place in pan. Drizzle oil evenly over fish.
- Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except cilantro until blended. Stir in cilantro. Serve sauce with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA
I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice and a salad loaded with sliced avocadoes and tomatoes. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right tilapia fillets: Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a fishy smell.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the tilapia its delicious flavor. Be sure to use a marinade that contains a variety of spices and herbs, such as chili powder, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro.
- Don't overcook the tilapia: Tilapia is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it for just a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked through but still flaky.
- Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides: Chili lime tilapia is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular choices include rice, beans, vegetables, and tortillas.
Conclusion:
Chili lime tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is marinated in a flavorful blend of chili powder, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, then cooked until it is flaky and tender. Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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