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Lemon-Lime Tilapia

Coastal Living
Lemon-Lime Tilapia
Jean Allsopp
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Good, Solid Recipe

Tilapia fillets can run small, so you may need 2 fillets per serving.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1  teaspoon  salt
  • 1  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 4  (4- to 6-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil
  • 3  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  • 3  tablespoons  fresh lime juice

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, and pepper on a large plate. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, coating both sides.

Heat olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice in a very large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fillets 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done. (If liquid reduces too much, add about 1/4 cup water.) Serve immediately.

Wine pairing: A Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, or crisp Chardonnay will complement any citrus-seafood dishes (perhaps served with a tossed green salad and crusty French bread) for a light, refreshing supper.

Coastal Living, JANUARY 2007

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
LilMaria
I think this recipe is delicious with sliced tomatoes laid across the top of the fish, served over saffron yellow rice. I use the Carolina saffron and it's yummy.11/10/09

5 stars
Jessica
It is a very simple idea but the flavors of lime and lemon over power everything. I would cut back on both next time.09/22/08