Squeeze juice from 2-3 limes into a small bowl. Remove cilantro leaves from the stems and chop. Add to bowl.
Mix lime juice and cilantro with garlic powder and black pepper. Pour marinade into a large, covered bowl with the tilapia fillets. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Add the oil to a large skillet pan. For extra flavor, add some of the marinade to the pan. Cook the fish on medium, for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the fish and cook for a remaining 3-4 minutes. Once cooked through, it is ready to serve!
Recipe Notes
Adapted from momendeavors.com
Cilantro Lime Tilapia
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A quick meal with bright flavors.
CourseMain Dish
CuisineGluten-free
Servings
4-6
Servings
4-6
Ingredients
4-6tilapiafillets
juicefrom2-3 limes (1/2 cup)
1/2cupfresh cilantro, chopped
1Tbspgarlic powder
1tspblack pepper
1Tbspolive oil or coconut oil
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Instructions
Squeeze juice from 2-3 limes into a small bowl. Remove cilantro leaves from the stems and chop. Add to bowl.
Mix lime juice and cilantro with garlic powder and black pepper. Pour marinade into a large, covered bowl with the tilapia fillets. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Add the oil to a large skillet pan. For extra flavor, add some of the marinade to the pan. Cook the fish on medium, for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the fish and cook for a remaining 3-4 minutes. Once cooked through, it is ready to serve!