Baked Citrus Tilapia Recipe

Unfortunately, fish is a not very popular source of protein in the fitness community… just because most people find fish boring and not very good tasting…

Well friends, that’s all about to change with this delicious Tilapia recipe :)

For those who are not familiar with Tilapia, here is a brief description of that extraordinary fish:

Tilapia is a mild tasting freshwater fish with firm, white flesh. It is very high in protein and very low in fat.

Because the majority of the tilapia found in your local fish market are farm raised, it is relatively inexpensive. Versatile and adaptable to many cuisines, recipes and cooking styles, tilapia has become a favorite in many home kitchens and with professional chefs.

Adaptable and affordable, tilapia is often substituted for more expensive fish like sole and flounder. Tilapia does not have a distinctive taste of its own, so it is a perfect fish to use in recipes that use marinades.

Here is the recipe! citrustilapia

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

– 1 pound fresh tilapia fillets
– 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
– 1 Tbsp. lime zest
– 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 cup orange juice (preferably freshly-squeezed)
– 1/2 thai red pepper (optional, only if you like it spicy)
– 1 tsp. seasalt
– 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, chili sauce and salt and pepper.
2. Place tilapia fillets in the dish, turning to coat well with marinade.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees F or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 199
Protein: 33g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fat: 7g

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My name is Liam Mailer, my mission is to help you fix your boring diet and show you how to cook and prepare delicious healthy meals in minutes.

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