Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia Recipe

Name: Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Tilapia Fillets; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Lime Zest; 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed; ⅓ cups Flour, Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, And Lime Zest; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying; Honey And Lime Zest, For Additional Drizzles

Servings: persons

4 whole Tilapia Fillets
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Lime Zest
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
⅓ cups Flour, Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, And Lime Zest
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Frying
Honey And Lime Zest, For Additional Drizzles

1
60 minutes before cooking, season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper then lay in a baking dish or into a large ziplock bag.
2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice and zest, and crushed garlic and whisk until combined.
3
Pour over tilapia and let marinate for an hour.
4
Add flour (plus a bit more salt, pepper, and lime zest) to a bowl and set aside.
5
Heat a cast iron skillet (or a non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
6
Dredge each piece of tilapia through the flour until you have a very light coating.
7
Making sure the pan is hot, add tilapia to the oil and cook until flaky and crispy on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
8
Remove tilapia from pan and let drain on a paper towel for a few minutes.
9
Serve with an additional drizzle of lime and honey.
10
I also serve this with blueberry lime salsa, which can be found in my recipe box.

167

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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: 4 whole Tilapia Fillets, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Crispy Honey 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.

Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia

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