Best 3 Honey Lime Tilapia Recipes

Tilapia, a mild-flavored fish, pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy flavors of honey and lime in this delightful dish. The recipe offers two cooking methods: pan-frying and baking, catering to different preferences and cooking styles. Pan-frying results in a crispy exterior and flaky interior, while baking yields a more tender and succulent texture. Both methods are simple and quick, making this recipe ideal for busy weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. Accompaniments like roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or steamed rice complete the meal, providing a balanced and satisfying dining experience.

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

HONEY LIME TILAPIA

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Sweet and tangy tilapia with fresh veggies covered in mozzarella cheese.

Provided by LARMIAK

Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound tilapia fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
poultry seasoning
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, and garlic. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, place in the bowl, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Arrange the squash and asparagus in the baking dish. Place tilapia on top of vegetables, and season with poultry seasoning. Discard remaining marinade.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish is easily flaked. Sprinkle with mozzarella, and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

CRISPY HONEY LIME TILAPIA

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Categories Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

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

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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:

Use fresh tilapia fillets: Fresh tilapia fillets are essential for this recipe. Frozen fillets can be used, but they may not be as flavorful.
Marinate the tilapia fillets: Marinating the tilapia fillets in the honey-lime marinade helps to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist during cooking.
Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat: Cooking the tilapia fillets over medium heat helps to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry.
Serve the tilapia fillets with roasted vegetables or a salad: Roasted vegetables or a salad are a great way to round out this meal and make it more nutritious.

Conclusion:

This honey-lime tilapia recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is packed with flavor from the honey-lime marinade, and the tilapia fillets are cooked to perfection. Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.