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Easy Tilapia Recipe with Cilantro and Lime {GF, Low-Fat, High-Protein + Super Simple}
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Easy Tilapia Recipe with Cilantro and Lime {GF, Low-Fat, High-Protein + Super Simple}

This Easy Tilapia Recipe With Cilantro And Lime is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a weeknight!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 tilapia 3.5 ounces each, fillets
  • smoked paprika pinch
  • 2/3 cup corn kernels thawed, frozen
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • sriracha for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  3. While the quinoa cooks, spray a large pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high.
  4. Sprinkle each side of the tilapia fillets with smoked paprika and cook until white and flaky, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cover and set aside until the quinoa is ready.
  5. Toss the cooked quinoa with the corn, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide the quinoa between two plates and top with tilapia fillets. Drizzle with sriracha is desired.
  7. DEVOUR!

Nutrition Information

Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40.6g (14%) Protein 34.5g (69%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 68.4mg (3%) Potassium 782mg (17%) Fiber 12.4g (50%) Sugar 3.9g (8%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 4.9mg (5%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40.6g 14%
Protein 34.5g 69%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 68.4mg 3%
Potassium 782mg 17%
Fiber 12.4g 50%
Sugar 3.9g 8%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.