Best 7 Easy Chili Lime Tilapia Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with this delectable journey into the realm of flavors. Our culinary adventure begins with a zesty Chili Lime Tilapia, a symphony of tangy and savory notes that will awaken your senses. This dish, adorned with vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, promises a delightful dance of flavors in every bite.

For those seeking a plant-based alternative, the Tofu Stir-Fry with Chili Lime Sauce offers a symphony of textures and flavors. Crisp tofu, bathed in a vibrant sauce that bursts with chili and lime zest, promises a satisfying and flavorful experience.

Completing our culinary trio is a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad, with its crisp cucumbers and zesty dressing, provides a refreshing contrast to the bolder flavors of the main courses.

Ready your palate for an explosion of flavors as we embark on this culinary adventure. These recipes, infused with the vibrant essence of chili and lime, promise an unforgettable feast for your senses. Bon appétit!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI LIME BAKED TILAPIA WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tilapia fillet, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, yogurt

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb tilapia fillet
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 avocado
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
¼ cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
  • Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
  • Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
  • While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
  • In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER



Pan-Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter image

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Tilapia     Hot Pepper     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For chile lime butter
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh Thai or serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
For fish
6 (5- to 6-oz) pieces skinless tilapia fillet or farm-raised striped bass fillets with skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make chile lime butter:
  • Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl.
  • Prepare fish:
  • If using striped bass, score skin in 3 or 4 places with a thin sharp knife to prevent fish from curling (do not cut through flesh). Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

EASY CHILI AND LIME FISH STREET TACOS



Easy Chili and Lime Fish Street Tacos image

These amazing fish tacos are made with tilapia fillets that are grilled and seasoned to perfection with lime juice and chili.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 (5 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups tomatillo salsa
1 avocado
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Rub tilapia fillets with 2 tablespoons lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil.
  • Grill tilapia on preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with flaked tilapia. Top with tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1449.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

EASY KEY LIME PIE II



Easy Key Lime Pie II image

A very refreshing, easy Florida specialty pie!

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
3 eggs, separated
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (125 degrees C).
  • In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks, then stir in condensed milk, lime rind, and lime juice. Mix well, then fold mixture into beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Chill before serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 261.6 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

EASY KEY LIME PIE I



Easy Key Lime Pie I image

This is the 1999 American Pie Council 's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Quick and Easy Category. Garnish each piece with a slice of lime and a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if you like.

Provided by DINNER2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

EASY CHILI LIME TILAPIA



Easy Chili Lime Tilapia image

I can never seem to be bothered to bake fish, so cooking on the stove top is my preferred method. This is an easy way to dress up tilapia for a quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by lalalucy

Categories     Weeknight

Time 13m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb skinless tilapia fillet
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (like Lawry's)
black pepper
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chili powder, seasoned salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of fillets.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray pan generously with cooking spray or pour light coating of vegetable oil.
  • Cook fish about 3-4 minutes on each side, squeezing lime juice over fillets while cooking. Fish is done when it flakes with a fork.
  • Serve with additional lime wedges.

LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA



Lime-Cilantro Tilapia image

I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice and a salad loaded with sliced avocadoes and tomatoes. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets. Fresh tilapia fillets will have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture. Avoid fillets that are discolored or have an off odor.
  • Season the tilapia fillets generously. The chili-lime marinade will help to flavor the tilapia, so don't be shy with the seasonings. Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia fillets. Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough and dry. Cook the fillets for just a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets with your favorite sides. Rice, beans, roasted vegetables, and salad are all good options.

Conclusion:

This easy chili-lime tilapia recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy tilapia. The tilapia fillets are marinated in a flavorful chili-lime sauce, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy fish with a slightly spicy and tangy flavor. Serve the tilapia fillets with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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