Tex-Mex Tilapia Recipe
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Tex-Mex Tilapia

By: bawkbagawk  
"This light, white fish is marinated with olive oil and lime juice and then pan-fried with tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro until just done. It's quick, easy, and amazing!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 28 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (3 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
  • 8 sprigs cilantro leaves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Lay tilapia fillets in a glass baking dish. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice evenly over the fish. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. Transfer tilapia to a non-stick skillet and pour the lime juice mixture over the fish. Scatter the tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro over the fillets. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 227 | Total Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 31mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
My family did not like this dish at all. Followed the recipe exactly. They love the broiled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Lorraine 
My husband "mmmm'd" through the whole meal, ending with, "This recipe is a new family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by silurianurianil 
I normally find tilapia pretty bland, but it really shines in this recipe. Very much enjoyed! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by Mallery 
Very light and refreshing. I kept the jalapenos in large pieces so they were easy to pick out,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by Indiana Kate 
I modified it for the grill, and it was really really good!! I also added in more vegetables... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I didn't really care for this at all. The fish just tasted like A LOT of lime and thats it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by LILBEBEV 
Abolutely delicious! No changes necessary. Thanks for a great, easy recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Fireman Chef 
Family loved it. My kid's don't like heat so I used cubanelle peppers instead of jalps. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by RACROBIN 
Delicious use of tilapia!! Spicy, but very flavorful. Added extra lime juice during cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by cj2gether 
We did these like tacos. We breaded the Tilapia lightly, fried them in olive oil with tomatos,... MORE

 
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