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Chili Lime Baked Tilapia with Avocado Crema

Chili Lime Baked Tilapia with Avocado Crema for Easy Flavor Explosion

Chili Lime Baked Tilapia with Avocado Crema delivers a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that’s gluten-free and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Can replace with cod, mahi-mahi, or salmon.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with any neutral oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin A dash of curry powder can work as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Opt for kosher salt for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 lime Lime (juice and zest) Lemon can be used as a substitute.
For the Avocado Crema
  • 1 medium Avocado Use ripe avocados for better consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt/Sour Cream Coconut yogurt works for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a spice rub.
  4. Brush tilapia fillets with olive oil, then coat with the spice mix, lime juice, and zest.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While tilapia is baking, blend ripe avocado, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth for the crema.
  7. Serve the baked tilapia topped with avocado crema and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure tilapia is fully dried before seasoning and check for doneness at the 12-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

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