**Tilapia with Garlic Lime Butter: A Delightful Trio of Flavors**
Tilapia, a versatile and mild-flavored fish, takes on a zesty and aromatic transformation in this recipe, where it's paired with a tantalizing trio of flavors: garlic, lime, and butter. The result is a dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Accompanying the main recipe are variations that cater to different preferences, including a zesty lemon caper sauce, a creamy and flavorful avocado salsa, and a spicy chipotle lime sauce. These variations offer a range of options to suit various tastes and add an extra layer of versatility to this already delightful dish.
PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER
Categories Fish Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Tilapia Hot Pepper Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
BAKED TILAPIA WITH GARLIC AND LIME
Make and share this Baked Tilapia With Garlic and Lime recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Tilapia
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
- Rinse fish and pat dry; place on the prepared baking sheet. Season each fillet with 1/4 teaspoon Silly Salt and pepper to taste. Divide the butter pieces lime zest, and juice evenly among the tops of the fillets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 16.5, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.8
TILAPIA WITH GARLIC LIME BUTTER
This recipe was somewhat of an accident for me. My mom had prepared some homemade garlic butter for some reason and I mistakenly used it instead of regular butter to saute some Tilapia filets. I usually put lemon on my fish, but we were out, so I used lime juice instead. Everyone really liked it, so I make it all the time now. Even my very picky husband requests it! It's easy to adjust this recipe to feed more or less people.
Provided by Mrs. Christmas
Categories Tilapia
Time 17m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add tilapia fillets (thawed if frozen) to the pan.
- Sprinkle the fish with garlic powder (use more or less depending on your tastes).
- Pour lime juice over fish (use more or less depending on your tastes).
- Saute the tilapia until the fillets are opaque and easily flake with a fork (I usually turn once during cooking).
- Serve while hot. I like to serve this with a side of rice pilaf and california blend veggies.
BAKED TILAPIA IN GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
Steps:
- Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- If using frozen tilapia fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels before cooking to prevent splattering.
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil to cook the tilapia fillets to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Add the garlic, lime juice, and parsley to the tilapia fillets during the last few minutes of cooking to infuse them with flavor.
- Serve the tilapia fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with garlic, lime, and butter recipe is a simple and delicious way to cook tilapia. The combination of garlic, lime, and butter creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add other herbs or spices to the tilapia fillets, such as chili powder, cumin, or oregano. You can also serve the tilapia fillets with different sides, such as roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or mashed avocado. No matter how you choose to prepare it, this tilapia recipe is sure to be a hit.
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