Cilantro Lime Fish
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors, Cilantro Lime Fish is a quick and healthy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or light entertaining. Featuring tender fish fillets marinated in a vibrant blend of lime juice, lime zest, fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, and paprika, this recipe delivers a zesty citrus kick balanced with warm, earthy spices. Each fillet is pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve it with creamy avocado slices, fluffy rice, or warm tortillas for a complete meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or exploring new flavors, this cilantro lime fish recipe is a delightful way to elevate your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or snapper)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 avocado Avocado slices (for serving, optional)
- 2 cups Cooked rice or tortillas (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Pour the prepared marinade over the fish fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let the fish marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet.
Carefully place the marinated fish fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has an opaque appearance.
Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Serve the cilantro lime fish with avocado slices, cooked rice, or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2625 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.4 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
