Mexican Garlic Broiled Tilapia Recipe
I love the lime-garlic flavored fish that I get when I'm down in Mexico, especially in Puerto Vallarta. Normally it is grilled down there, but I think the recipe on the broiler does an even better job. The fish stays very moist, but still gets a little crispy on top from the broiler. The lemon-garlic-butter flavor is to die for. My kids all said this is hands down the best Tilapia they've had...and they've tried it a lot of different ways. I think you'll probably agree with them. To top it off, this is an amazingly easy recipe. So give it a try! I served it with mexican rice (recipe linked below), refried beans, and fresh tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh tilapia fillets (or other white fish)
- 6 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 T butter
- 1 T good olive oil
- 3 T lime juice
- 2 T water
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat, add the butter, olive oil, lime juice, water and garlic, stirring gently as needed until the butter melts.
- Meanwhile, spray cooking spray in a shallow, nonstick, baking or roasting pan, and arrange the fillets in a single layer, sprinkling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Pour the butter mixture over the fish, and sprinkle the cumin seeds on top. Broil about 5-6 inches from the heat until the fish flakes easily (about 5-7 minutes), spooning the sauce over the fish once (optional). Remove and serve immediately to plates, topping with the chopped fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 184g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 198 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 27% |
| Total Fat 6.02g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.69g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium 542mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 1.75g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.12g | 0% |
| Protein 34.5g | 55% |
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Reviews
January 21, 2013
This was mouthwatering and has me looking forward to our trip to Cancun this spring!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
October 30, 2013
Great flavor. Will try again and make into fish tacos. Thanks!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
August 17, 2014
Just bought some Tilapia and was looking for something different to try...this is it. can't wait. I like the idea of turning them into fish tacos in the other review too... we'll see.
Comments
January 29, 2013This fish recipe is a sure for my kid. She loves fish and I will definitely give this a try.
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