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.
- 12 Apr 2024
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 25 min
- 6 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Size | 180 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 220kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 30g | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 1.63g | 0% |
| Fiber 0.38g | 1% |
| Sugar 0.47g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 16g | 18% |
| Saturated 6g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 100mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 70mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 6mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 0.26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 40ug | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 2.39ug | 100% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K 3.12ug | 3% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.12mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.94mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg 44mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus, P 260mg | 21% |
| Potassium, K 480mg | 14% |
| Selenium, Se 66ug | 115% |
| Sodium, Na 270mg | 18% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.53mg | 5% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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