Tilapia with chile-lime butter sauce

Experience a burst of flavor with our Tilapia with Chile-Lime Butter Sauce recipe. Perfectly seared tilapia fillets are drizzled in a zesty, buttery sauce made with fresh lime, spicy red chili peppers, and a hint of onion. Ready in just minutes, this dish offers a delightful balance of heat and citrus, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet gourmet dinner.

  • 10 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 25 min
  • Prep time 25 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Tilapia with chile-lime butter sauce

Tilapia with chile-lime butter sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the light and flaky texture of tilapia with the zesty, tangy flavors of a chile-lime butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal. The combination of spicy chili, fresh lime, and rich butter enhances the natural taste of the tilapia, making it a truly delicious and memorable dish.

Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter
54g
1 lime
70g
1/2 tsp salt
3g
2 tbsp vegetable oil
27g
32 oz tilapia
910g
1/4 red hot chili pepper red hot chili peppers
11g
2 tsp lime juice
10g
1 tbsp onion
10g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Zest the lime to get the lime zest.
- Squeeze the juice from the lime. You’ll need 2 teaspoons of the juice for the sauce.
- Finely chop the red hot chili pepper and onion.
2. Make the Chile-Lime Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped red hot chili pepper and the finely chopped onion to the butter.
- Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the chili pepper is fragrant.
- Add the lime zest and the 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside.
3. Prepare the Tilapia:
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt on both sides.
- When the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
4. Serve:
- Arrange the cooked tilapia fillets on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the warm chile-lime butter sauce evenly over the tilapia fillets.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra lime wedges or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

Tips:

- Make sure to pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels before cooking to achieve a better sear.

- Adjust the amount of red hot chili pepper to suit your preferred spice level.

- For a more intense lime flavor, consider grating some lime zest into the butter sauce.

- Be careful not to overcook the tilapia; it should be just opaque in the center for a tender texture.

- Serve the tilapia immediately after cooking to enjoy the full flavor and freshness of the dish.

Tilapia with chile-lime butter sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings a taste of fine dining to your home kitchen. The juicy tilapia, paired with the spicy and zesty chile-lime butter sauce, creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will surely impress anyone at the dinner table. Enjoy this meal on its own, or consider pairing it with sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size180 grams
Energy
Calories 220kcal11%
Protein
Protein 30g20%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 1.63g0%
Fiber 0.38g1%
Sugar 0.47g0%
Fat
Fat 16g18%
Saturated 6g18%
Cholesterol 100mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 70ug8%
Choline 70mg12%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg6%
Vitamin B2 0.10mg8%
Vitamin B3 6mg37%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg15%
Vitamin B9 40ug10%
Vitamin B12 2.39ug100%
Vitamin C 7mg7%
Vitamin E 0.65mg4%
Vitamin K 3.12ug3%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 22mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.12mg14%
Iron, Fe 0.94mg9%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg10%
Phosphorus, P 260mg21%
Potassium, K 480mg14%
Selenium, Se 66ug115%
Sodium, Na 270mg18%
Zinc, Zn 0.53mg5%
Water
Water 130g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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