Best 2 Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our crispy honey lime tilapia recipe. This delightful dish combines the vibrant flavors of zesty lime, the subtle sweetness of honey, and a hint of garlic and chili powder, all perfectly complementing the delicate flaky texture of tilapia fillets.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through every step of creating this tantalizing dish, from selecting the freshest tilapia fillets to achieving that perfect crispy golden brown crust. We'll also introduce you to a collection of equally enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of tilapia, including a flavorful tilapia with lemon butter sauce, a hearty tilapia fish taco with creamy avocado salsa, and a refreshing tilapia ceviche marinated in zesty lime and cilantro. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY HONEY LIME TILAPIA



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Categories     Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 fresh (or thawed) tilapia filets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup flour [I used whole wheat pastry]
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
additional honey + lime zest mixed for drizzling

Steps:

  • 60 minutes before cooking,season tilapia filets with salt and pepper then lay in a baking dish or into a large ziplock bag. In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice and zest, and crushed garlic and whisk until combined. Pour over tilapia and let marinate for an hour. Add flour [+ a bit more salt, pepper, and lime zest] to a bowl and set aside. Heat a cast iron skillet (or a non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Dredge each piece of tilapia through the flour until you have a very light coating. Making sure the pan is hot, add tilapia to the oil and cook until flaky and crispy on each side - about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove tilapia from pan and let drain on a paper towel for a few minutes. Serve with an additional drizzle of lime + honey.

CRISPY HONEY LIME TILAPIA



crispy honey lime tilapia image

we love fish and we have it pretty often this recipe is the best

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 fresh or thawed talapia filets
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1/3 c flour
2 Tbsp olive oil for frying
additional honey and lime zest mixed for drizzling

Steps:

  • 1. 60 minutes before cooking season tilapia filets with salt and pepper then lay in a baking dish or into a large ziplock bag.
  • 2. In a bowl combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, zest, crushed garlic and whisk until combined.
  • 3. Pour over tilapia and let marinate for an hour. Add flour a bit more salt, pepper and lime zest to a bowl and set aside.
  • 4. Heat a cast iron or a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil.
  • 5. Dredge each piece tilapia through the flour until you have a very light coating.
  • 6. Make sure the pan is hot. Add tilapia to the oil and cook until flaky and crispy on each side about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • 7. Remove tilapia from pan and let drain on a paper towel for a few minutes. Serve with an additional drizzle of lime and honey.

Tips

  • To ensure your tilapia is crispy, make sure to pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent the fish from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the fish in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the tilapia over medium-high heat until it is golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with the honey-lime sauce.

Conclusion

This crispy honey-lime tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the honey-lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

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