Tilapia with Adobo Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Tilapia with Adobo Cream Sauce, a dish that brings a bold southwestern flair to your table. Perfectly seasoned tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious, creamy sauce made with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, rich heavy cream, and a splash of zesty lime juice. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or an impressive, restaurant-quality meal at home. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with your favorite sides like rice or sautéed vegetables, this dish strikes the perfect balance between spice, creamy indulgence, and fresh citrus. Treat yourself to a one-pan creation that’s equal parts simple and sensational!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove the cooked fillets and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, mixing well. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the adobo cream sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Sprinkle the remaining chopped cilantro over the top as a garnish. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as rice, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 382 mg | 8% | |
*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.
