Cilantro Lime Tilapia Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 1/2 cups Uncooked Quinoa; 2 Tilapia Fillets; 1 pinch Smoked Paprika; ⅔ cups Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed; 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Roughly Chopped; Salt/pepper To Taste; Sriracha For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Water
1/2 cups Uncooked Quinoa
2 Tilapia Fillets
1 pinch Smoked Paprika
⅔ cups Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed
3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 cups Cilantro, Roughly Chopped
Salt/pepper To Taste
Sriracha For Garnish (optional)

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In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
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Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
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Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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While the quinoa cooks, spray a large saute pan with cooking spray and heat over medium/high.
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Sprinkle each side of the tilapia fillets with smoked paprika, put them into the hot pan and cook until white and flaky, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Cover and set aside until the quinoa is ready.
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5.Toss the cooked quinoa with the corn, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder and cilantro.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Divide the quinoa between two plates and top with tilapia fillets.
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Drizzle with Sriracha is desired.
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Serve immediately

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Water, 1/2 cups Uncooked Quinoa, 2 Tilapia Fillets, 1 pinch Smoked Paprika, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Lime Tilapia

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