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Chili-lime Tilapia

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 289
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Sodium 248 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 33 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Garlic clove, minced 1
Fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon
Sugar ½ teaspoon
Chili powder 1 teaspoon
Cumin 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/8 teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Tilapia (or other white, flaky fish) filets ¾ pound
Lime, sliced ½

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, lime juice, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over the filets.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté fish 2-4 minutes per side, until just cooked through.
  3. Serve with sliced lime.

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