Tilapia with a Touch of Lime
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this zesty and flavorful Tilapia with a Touch of Lime recipe! Featuring tender, flaky tilapia fillets marinated in a vibrant blend of lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, this dish offers a perfect balance of citrusy freshness and warm, smoky undertones. Baked to perfection in under 15 minutes, it’s a healthy and hassle-free option that’s ideal for busy schedules. Garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and served with lime wedges for a burst of brightness, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Perfect for seafood lovers, this easy lime tilapia recipe is gluten-free, full of protein, and guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides generously with the marinade.
Allow the fillets to marinate for 5 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Remove the tilapia from the oven and sprinkle the cooked fillets with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Serve the tilapia immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra touch of citrus. Pair with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1415 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*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.
