Ernesto'S Tilapia Recipe

Name: Ernesto'S Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tilapia; 2 limes, divided; salt to taste; 1 large onion, sliced into strips; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips; 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds tilapia
2 limes, divided
salt to taste
1 large onion, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

1
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Season tilapia with the juice of 1 lime and salt. Arrange fish in a disposable aluminum pan. Layer onion, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper, roma tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and cilantro, respectively, over fish. Dot butter over cilantro layer, squeeze the juice from the second lime over cilantro, and season with salt. Cover pan tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil.
3
Cook on the preheated grill for 15 minutes; rotate pan halfway-around and cook 5 minutes more. Rotate pan back around and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Carefully remove aluminum foil and ladle mixture into bowls.

119

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds tilapia, 2 limes, divided, salt to taste, 1 large onion, sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Ernesto'S 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.

Ernesto'S Tilapia

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