Cilantro Lime Fish Recipe

Escape to a tropical paradise with this vibrant Cilantro Lime Fish recipe! The bright, zesty lime flavor shines in this quick and easy oven-baked dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. Use cod, flounder, or tilapia – any firm white fish will do. This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home's Quick Cooking (Sept/Oct 1999), is bursting with fresh cilantro and aromatic spices. Serve with your favorite side dish (we suggest recipe #120719) for a complete and unforgettable meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 142.8 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Fish

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How to Make Cilantro Lime Fish

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. Place one fish fillet (about 6 ounces each) in the center of each foil sheet.
  4. Season each fillet with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. In a small saucepan, sauté 1/4 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.
  7. Evenly spoon the onion-garlic-cumin mixture over each fish fillet.
  8. Sprinkle each fillet generously with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Top each fillet with 2 lime slices.
  10. Drizzle each fillet with 1 teaspoon of melted margarine or butter.
  11. Fold the foil over the fish to create a sealed packet.
  12. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g