TEX-MEX TILAPIA

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This light, white fish is marinated with olive oil and lime juice and then pan-fried with tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro until just done. It's quick, easy, and amazing!

Provided by bawkbagawk

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (3 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
8 sprigs cilantro leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Lay tilapia fillets in a glass baking dish. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice evenly over the fish. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Transfer tilapia to a non-stick skillet and pour the lime juice mixture over the fish. Scatter the tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro over the fillets. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

David Brundrett
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I'm allergic to fish, so I can't try this recipe. :(


Olebogeng Letlhaku
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tilapia didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


ibrahim abiola
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still really good.


Akwasarps TV
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This was my first time cooking tilapia and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Lisa Ragan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Nazar Ergin
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I'm not a big fan of tilapia, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so flavorful and moist.


Denis Rira
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The cooking time was a bit too long for my tilapia. It was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Umme Umama
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The tilapia was a bit bland for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would probably add more seasoning to the fish next time.


Jamie Romero
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I love the fact that this recipe doesn't require a lot of ingredients. I was able to make it with things I already had on hand.


Muhammad Wasif
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The fish turned out so tender and flaky.


Graciela Garcia
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I've tried many tilapia recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of spices and herbs is perfect.


Adongo Betty
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This Tex-Mex tilapia recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy coating on the tilapia.