Thursday, March 14, 2013

Sweet and Spicy Citrus Tilapia



I think this is my personal record for number of fish-related postings during Lent! As I mentioned, eating more fish was one of my strategies for making healthy choices. If you missed parmesan tilapia or soy glazed salmon, be sure to check those out!

This recipe involves a quick marinade for tilapia in a spiced fruity concoction. Then the fish is baked and served up with the sauce.

To make the marinade, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, olive oil, soy sauce,



cumin,



cayenne,



and lime juice. (Do you have one of these citrus juicers? I just love it!)



Place the tilapia in a baking pan and then cover with the marinade.



Sprinkle the fish with the paprika.



Bake the fish for about 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.



Although I served this with brussels sprouts, you should definitely serve it with a rice pilaf to soak up all that delicious sauce!

One year ago: Chewy Molasses Squares
Two years ago: Irish Stew
Three years ago: Fruited Bran Muffins


Find more great stuff at Full Plate Thursday, Pennywise Platter, Recipe Box, Thursday's Treasures, Foodie Friday, Food on Fridays, Foodtastic Friday, Foodie Friday (#2).

Sweet and Spicy Citrus Tilapia

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1/2 cup orange juice
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika

Arrange fish in a single layer in a baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine orange juice and next 9 ingredients (through garlic); pour over fish. Let stand 15 minutes.

Sprinkle fish with paprika; bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Drizzle sauce over fish. Serves 4.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds delicious, Sara! I've been eating more fish, and the variety of flavors will add interest. Thanks for linking to Food on Fridays (and for the bonus tip on the citrus juicer).

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  2. Hi Sara,
    I really love the citrus in this recipe, the Tilapia looks delicious. Have a great St. Patrick's Day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  3. Really interesting combination of flavors in this dish. Thank you so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday. As an advocate for the Mediterranean diet... I believe the more fish the better.

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