This Pepper Lime Tilapia recipe is a family favorite that even children love. It’s extremely simple to make, and can be cooked a number of ways, and always comes out great — even if you don’t measure the ingredients exactly.
Tilapia is a popular white fish to use because it is widely available in most grocery stores. This recipe works great with other white fish, however, like haddock, pollock, or trout. You will love this Seasoned White Fish recipe.
When you’re working with fresh, beautiful ingredients, it is easy to make delicious meals such as this Pepper Lime Tilapia Recipe even with food allergies and restrictions.
Fresh herbs and fresh lime juice are what really make this dish sing. The fresher the herbs, the better. I love going out to my garden, picking some basil and chives, and working them into that day’s meals.
Pepper Lime Tilapia
A delicious and easy seafood dinner that the whole family will love
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4 Tilapia or similar white fish filets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 basil leaves finely chopped
- 2 tsbp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tsp prepared Lemon Pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped basil, chives, garlic, and juice of lime.
- Carefully coat the tilapia in the mixture. I basically soak each filet in the bowl for a minute or two.
- Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning on each side of the filets.
- To cook, you have couple options. First, you could grill the filets in an aluminum foil packets. Use low heat and grill 7-10 minutes. If you would rather prepare this on the stove top, use a grill pan (or just a large saute pan) and sear it for 3-5 minutes on each side. Use medium heat.
- Serve with fresh, seasonal vegetables or a green salad for a healthful and delicious dinner!
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 526mg | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
I like to sear my fish on the stove top. You can pick up this great pan cheap!
Recipe Bio: I’m Sarah White, Owner of Mindfully Frugal Mom, and I believe passionately that eating natural foods does not have to break the bank. I devote my time to creating a healthy lifestyle for my family while saving money. In my limited spare time I can be found having dance parties to musical theater with my 2 preschoolers.
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I love tilapia! Love how this sounds full of flavor but so easy.
I’ve never tried tilapia. I can only eat a white (which this is) mild tasting fish. The recipe sounds good. I love to use lime juice when marinading fish. Thanks for the recipe.
Looks really yummy! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so going to make this!