Tilapia Honduras Style

Transform your kitchen into a tropical oasis with this vibrant and flavorful Tilapia Honduras Style recipe! Featuring perfectly fried whole tilapia with a golden, crispy coating, this dish is elevated by a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce made with sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers, simmered to perfection with paprika, cilantro, and chicken stock. Garnished with tangy pickled red onions for a delightful punch and served over fluffy white rice, this authentic Honduran dish is a celebration of bold, bright flavors. With a simple marinade of lime, salt, and pepper, and quick frying for a deliciously crispy texture, it’s an impressive yet approachable meal perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Whole tilapia (cleaned and scaled)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 4 medium Tomatoes (diced)
• 1 medium White onion (sliced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium Green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1.5 cups Chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Pickled red onions
• 4 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the tilapia thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Rub the tilapia with lime juice, salt, and black pepper, and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Dredge the tilapia in all-purpose flour, ensuring an even coating.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Fry the tilapia until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the onions, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and chicken stock to the pan, stirring well to combine.

Step 9

Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 10

Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

Place the fried tilapia on a serving plate and spoon the tomato sauce over the top.

Step 12

Garnish with pickled red onions and serve alongside warm white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3403.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6526.9

Total Fat 491.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 202.9mg	0%
Sodium 6066.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 429.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 145.8g	0%

Vitamin D 372IU	0%
Calcium 364.1mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 3872.3mg	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: 65.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 25.5%