Dinner for 2
Garlic Lime Fish Fillets
Tilapia cooks in garlic oil with lime and parsley for a quick, savory fish dinner.
$21.32for 4 servings
$5.33 per serving$21.32 for 4
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Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $8.99Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb tilapia or other fish fillets
- 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or a mix of half olive oil and half
- vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Pat the fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and parsley, then spoon the garlic oil over the fish.
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