Name: Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb tilapia fillet; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 avocado; ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime; ¼ cup yogurt

Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema Recipe by Tasty

This recipe takes baked tilapia to the next level with a spicy and tangy marinade featuring chili powder, lime, and garlic. Serve with a creamy and refreshing avocado crema for a dish that is perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner.

27 min total 15 min prep 12 min cook 2 servings

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
2 In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
3 Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
4 Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
5 While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
6 In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
7 Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
8 Enjoy!