Spicy Ginger Lime Tilapia Recipes

GINGER LIME TILAPIA

Steps:

• Mix together the lime zest, ginger, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle mixture on both sides of each tilapia filet.
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the fish filets to the pan and cook on medium-high for 4 minutes on each side.
• Sprinkle finished filets with lime juice.

CAJUN-SPICED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place all herbs and spices in a bowl and mix well. Lightly coat the fish in the spice mixture.
• Add butter to frying pan and heat until sizzling. Add the fish fillets, and saute over moderate heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked.

CILANTRO LIME TILAPIA

Steps:

• Season tilapia with salt and pepper.
• In small bowl, whip cilantro, the juice from the lime and 1/4 cup butter until well mixed.
• Melt 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil in skillet on medium high heat.
• Add tilapia fillets and cook 3 minutes per side or until flaky.
• Top fish with cilantro lime butter and serve on a bed of rice.

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
• Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.
• Set aside for 20 min or so.
• Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
• Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
• Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
• If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
• The fish should be opaque and flaky.
• Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.

LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.

CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.