Coconut Lime Tilapia

Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Coconut Lime Tilapia, a quick and flavorful dish that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and aromatic flavors. Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and ginger. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness, while a garnish of chopped cilantro and green onions brightens every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or a light, impressive meal. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice to soak up the sauce for a truly satisfying dining experience. Perfect for lovers of tropical flavors, this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 stalks green onion, sliced
• 2 cups rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the coconut lime sauce over the fish. Let the fish simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 6

Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1206.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1463.2

Total Fat 40.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 2634.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.2mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2092.4mg	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: 24.9%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 43.2%