Spicy Tilapia with Lime

Spicy Tilapia with Lime
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Spicy Tilapia
Ingredients:
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tilapia fillets or other white fish
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice or ½ lime, juiced

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the spices together. Sprinkle spices over both sides of the fish.
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil. Lay the fish fillets in the skillet. Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw fish.
  4. Cook 3-4 minutes. Flip the fillets and cook another 3-4 minutes. The fish will cook quickly and is done when internal temperature reaches 145 ⁰F when measured with a food thermometer.
  5. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 of recipe):
  • Calories: 138
  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 331mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Protein: 19g