Coconut Lime Tilapia
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Coconut Lime Tilapia, a quick and flavorful dish that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and aromatic flavors. Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and ginger. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness, while a garnish of chopped cilantro and green onions brightens every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or a light, impressive meal. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice to soak up the sauce for a truly satisfying dining experience. Perfect for lovers of tropical flavors, this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 2 cups rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the coconut lime sauce over the fish. Let the fish simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2092 mg | 45% | |
*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.
