Coconut Lime Tilapia

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Tilapia filets
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Lime zest
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Dinner rolls warmed in the oven prior to serving if desired
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven broiler on medium heat.
  • Season both sides of the tilapia with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and lime zest. Broil to an internal temperature of 125 degrees using a thermometer.
    (keep a watchful eye using the broiler so the fish doesn't burn and dry out)
  • Heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining oil. Saute the garlic until golden brown. Stir in the broth, coconut milk, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer until it reduces and thickens to a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in half of the cilantro.
  • Spoon the sauce over the tilapia and serve with bread. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg

Coconut Lime Tilapia

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 oz Tilapia filets
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Lime zest
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Dinner rolls warmed in the oven prior to serving if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven broiler on medium heat.
  • Season both sides of the tilapia with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and lime zest. Broil to an internal temperature of 125 degrees using a thermometer.
    (keep a watchful eye using the broiler so the fish doesn't burn and dry out)
  • Heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining oil. Saute the garlic until golden brown. Stir in the broth, coconut milk, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer until it reduces and thickens to a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in half of the cilantro.
  • Spoon the sauce over the tilapia and serve with bread. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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