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A plate of golden pan-seared tilapia topped with chunky avocado salsa, garnished with cilantro and lime. Served with brown rice and steamed green vegetables.

SKILLET TILAPIA WITH WARM AVOCADO SALSA

Enjoy our Skillet Tilapia with Warm Avocado Salsa for a delicious, affordable, and sustainable meal. Discover how easy it is to cook this healthy family favorite dish that’s perfect for budget-conscious families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course 30 minute meal
Cuisine American, Global, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets – about 4 pieces thawed, if frozen
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice see tip*

For Salsa:

  • 1 ½ cups or one large or two small avocados diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced -see tip*
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice

Suggested sides

  • brown rice and a nice green salad
  • warm tortillas to make fish tacos

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium. 
  • Mix melted butter with lime juice and brush both sides of the fish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. You won’t use all the butter mixture. 
  • Place the remaining butter into the skillet.
  • Add tilapia and cook for 4 minutes and carefully turn over. Cook 4 minutes more or until the fish is done. Remove to platter and keep warm. 
  • Place the avocado, green onion, cilantro and lime juice into a small bowl, stir to combine.
  • When you remove the fish, put the salsa into the skillet and stir it around to with the pan juices until just warmed through.
  • Serve the salsa over the fish. I like to serve this with brown rice and a green vegetable or with warm tortillas like a fish taco. 

Notes

*Diva Tips - If limes are cheap, juice fresh lime and add the zest. If they’re off season use lime juice from concentrate. Both are delicious! 
Don’t like cilantro? Substitute parsley or your favorite herb.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 812mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Dairy Free, Fish, Frugal and Fast, Gluten Free, Skillet Meals
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