Best Cilantro Butter Tilapia Skillet Fillets Recipes

CILANTRO TILAPIA

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I created this dish in my own kitchen when trying to come up with a tasteful, low-calorie dinner. It's delicious!

Provided by mollyjoy

Categories Tilapia

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, fresh
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
black pepper, to taste
1 bunch cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375.
Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
Place the tilapia fillets in the pan.
Sprinkle desired amount of garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and pepper over tilapia pieces.
Press several sprigs of cilantro on top of each piece.
Bake tilapia for 8 to 12 minutes.
Enjoy alone or with lemon!

CILANTRO LIME TILAPIA

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Make and share this Cilantro Lime Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by e.k.malphurs

Categories Tilapia

Time 11m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup butter, softened
salt and pepper
1 large lime
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

Season tilapia with salt and pepper.
In small bowl, whip cilantro, the juice from the lime and 1/4 cup butter until well mixed.
Melt 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil in skillet on medium high heat.
Add tilapia fillets and cook 3 minutes per side or until flaky.
Top fish with cilantro lime butter and serve on a bed of rice.

LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA

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I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice and a salad loaded with sliced avocadoes and tomatoes. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA WITH CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Tilapia With Cilantro Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4 filets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°.
Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer. Set aside or refrigerate until nearly serving time.
Fish: Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Brush fillets lightly with butter; arrange in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.
Warm the sauce up and drizzle a little over each serving of fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 35.7

LEMON CILANTRO TILAPIA

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I love tilapia fish because it's mild. I'm always trying to come up with new things to cook for my boyfriend. He's not into baked fish, but he and my family really enjoyed this dish. I served it with white rice and a side salad.

Provided by DALLAS COWBOYS 1

Categories Tilapia

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 tilapia fillets
2 cups lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Seasoning
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 cups cilantro
1/4 onion

Steps:

Marinade the fillets with half a cup lemon and Tony's Creole Seasoning for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Blend butter/olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and remaining lemon juice in blender. Pour over fillets.
ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 38.1

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