Lime-Cilantro Tilapia

Name: Lime-Cilantro Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 fillet with 2 tablespoons sauce: 198 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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Originally published as Tropical Tilapia in Simple & Delicious June/July 2014

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PrplMonky5

Nov 13, 2017

This was pretty good and fairly easy. I cut the entire recipe in half for (2) 4oz tilapia filets. I used chicken stock, not broth and I also skipped the lime peel. I think without the lime peel the lime flavor wasn't overpowering. I used dried cilantro instead of fresh. I needed to cook it longer than it called for as well. I found it to have a good flavor and overall it was pretty yummy, but there were just other flavors out there I like better.
xlsalbums

Jul 24, 2017

Very good. Sauce was tasty but I'd probably make a bit more.
rmbarr059

Oct 2, 2016

Not bad, but sauce was super thin and did not thicken as the recipe stated. Also, the lime flavor was very overpowering and I am a fan of lime. Not sure if I would make again.
xtreme_sc2

Jan 5, 2016

Love this recipe! You must like a strong lime flavor to enjoy this properly. The sauce didn't thicken, but it was perfect for the light fish. Between my boyfriend, our two boys(8,10) and I, we ate ten pieces of fish. I used 4oz tilapia pieces. I doubled the sauce, but it was unnecessary. This is a keeper!
TexasR

Aug 12, 2015

We loved this...I served with some buttered noodles and Kale This is how I will cook my Tilapia from now on
justmbeth

Jan 26, 2015

Loved the flavor! I really couldn't get the sauce to thicken but was still great on the fish, which seemed to soak it up.
ma_spain

May 21, 2014

My whole family loved it. It's an easy recipe that is nice and light - perfect for warm weather.