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Roasted Lime & Garlic Tilapia
A fresh, vibrant dish that captures the essence of coastal Mexico. This tilapia recipe balances the zesty brightness of lime with the earthy richness of garlic and thyme, all tied together by the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes. It's a healthy, quick, and sophisticated meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil spray
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Parsley to garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven at 400°F. Grease a roasting pan with vegetable oil spray.
Place fillets on the pan. Make sure fillets do not overlap for even roasting.
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes, olive oil, thyme, red pepper, garlic, and lime juice.
Pour the tomato mixture over the fillets evenly, ensuring each fillet is well-coated.
Roast uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.
Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and serve immediately.
"All ingredients can be found in the Mercado!"
Visit Mercado El Valle to source the freshest tilapia and locally grown tomatoes for this recipe.
