Cilantro Lime Tilapia Food

CILANTRO LIME TILAPIA {GF, LOW FAT, HIGH PROTEIN + SUPER SIMPLE}

Steps:

• In alarge pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• While the quinoa cooks, spray alarge panwith cooking spray and heat over medium/high.
• Sprinkle each side of the tilapia fillets with smoked paprika and cook until white and flaky, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cover and set aside until the quinoa is ready.
• Toss the cooked quinoa with the corn, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the quinoa between two plates and top with tilapia fillets. Drizzle on sriracha is desired.
• DEVOUR

CILANTRO-LIME TILAPIA

Steps:

• Defrost tilapia fillets in cold running water. Place in container that you can season in.
• Cut the 2 limes in half and squeeze the juice on top of fillets. Flip over and squeeze more juice onto the other side.
• Preheat skillet on low-medium heat.
• Sprinkle the cilantro, salt, and pepper on top of each tilapia fillets. Do the same to the bottom. (Note: Use only half the seasonings on the top of the fillets and use the other half on the bottom.)
• Spray the pan with nonstick spray and place the fillets in the skillet. Place cover on top of skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping the fillets.
• Place to the side. If you have any juice left in the limes or have an extra like squeeze some juice on top of the cooked fillets.
• Serve and enjoy!

CILANTRO LIME TILAPIA

Steps:

• Season tilapia with salt and pepper.
• In small bowl, whip cilantro, the juice from the lime and 1/4 cup butter until well mixed.
• Melt 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil in skillet on medium high heat.
• Add tilapia fillets and cook 3 minutes per side or until flaky.
• Top fish with cilantro lime butter and serve on a bed of rice.

TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°.
• Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer. Set aside or refrigerate until nearly serving time.
• Fish: Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Brush fillets lightly with butter; arrange in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.
• Warm the sauce up and drizzle a little over each serving of fish.

CILANTRO TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
• Place the tilapia fillets in the pan.
• Sprinkle desired amount of garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and pepper over tilapia pieces.
• Press several sprigs of cilantro on top of each piece.
• Bake tilapia for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Enjoy alone or with lemon!

CILANTRO LIME TILAPIA TACOS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic. Mix well.
• Place tilapia on the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake. Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish with the spoon to get everything mixed well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a skillet a few minutes on each side to warm (no oil needed). Serve a little over 1/4 cup of fish on each warmed tortillas with a slice or 2 of avocado and enjoy!