Cilantro Tilapia

Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant and healthy Cilantro Tilapia recipe, a perfect balance of zesty, smoky, and herbal flavors. Fresh tilapia fillets are bathed in a luscious marinade made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a hint of spice from cumin, paprika, and optional red chili flakes, all blended into a silky, aromatic mixture. Quick and easy, this dish goes from prep to table in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. The tender, flaky fish bakes to perfection, locking in the bold cilantro-lime flavor that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. For an added touch, garnish with more fresh cilantro and lime wedges to brighten up the plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Blend until a smooth marinade forms.

Step 3

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Lay the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish and spoon the cilantro marinade evenly over each fillet, ensuring they are completely coated.

Step 5

Let the fillets rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors from the marinade.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with a side of steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(465.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	811.3

Total Fat 40.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 2600.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 105.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.2mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1747.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 52.0%

Carbs: 3.2%