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Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter

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Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Any mild white fish such as cod, flounder, or orange roughy would also be delicious in place of tilapia. Serve these brightly flavored fillets with sautéed spinach or a green salad

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and about 2 teaspoons cilantro butter)

Ingredients

  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepper
  • 4  (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • Cooking spray
  • 1  lemon, quartered
  • 2  tablespoons  butter, softened
  • 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2  teaspoon  grated lemon rind
  • 1/4  teaspoon  paprika
  • 1/8  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of fish. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Coat both sides of fish with cooking spray; place in pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Place fish on a serving platter; squeeze lemon quarters over fish.

Place butter and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Serve with fish.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
194 (32% from fat)
Fat:
6.9g (sat 3.1g,mono 2.5g,poly 0.6g)
Protein:
30.5g
Carbohydrate:
1.2g
Fiber:
0.2g
Cholesterol:
88mg
Iron:
0.7mg
Sodium:
354mg
Calcium:
32mg
Nancy Hughes, Cooking Light, JANUARY 2006

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
carolinablonde
Delish!!! We have no complaints. Very good and fresh.01/20/10

5 stars
janice
My husband, who says he only likes fish with a bread crumb or batter coating, loved this. I made it exactly as the recipe says. It was delightful! Plus, it's quick and easy. We had baked sweet potatoes, and a green salad with beets and mandarin oranges in it. It made a very pretty plate.11/12/09