Lemon-Chili Tilapia

Health score
44%
Lemon-Chili Tilapia
30 min.
4
238kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? Introducing Lemon-Chili Tilapia, a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and spicy chili that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it also packs a punch with its bold flavors and nutritious ingredients.

Imagine tender, flaky tilapia fillets coated in a crispy, golden crust made from fiber-rich bran cereal, perfectly seasoned with chili powder and a hint of cayenne for that extra kick. The addition of fresh cilantro and zesty lemon juice brings a refreshing brightness to the dish, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. With only 238 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome.

Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting a dinner party, this Lemon-Chili Tilapia is sure to be a hit. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that’s bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-make, mouthwatering dish that combines health and taste in every bite!

Ingredients

  • cup all-bran cereal 
  • 0.3 teaspoon chili powder 
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise fat-free reduced-fat
  • lb fish fillet (such as tilapia, cod or haddock)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • Dash ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • Dash salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cut fish crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces; set aside.
  3. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush cereal in food processor).
  4. In shallow bowl, mix cereal, lemon peel, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In another shallow bowl, place milk. Dip fish pieces into milk, then coat with cereal mixture; place in pan.
  5. Drizzle oil evenly over fish.
  6. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  7. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except cilantro until blended. Stir in cilantro.
  8. Serve sauce with fish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein39.03%
Fat36.56%
Carbs24.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.67
Glycemic Load
3.39
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.674347939699%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.73kcal
11.89%
Fat:10.61g
16.32%
Saturated Fat:2.29g
14.31%
Carbohydrates:15.94g
5.31%
Net Carbohydrates:10.7g
3.89%
Sugar:5.32g
5.91%
Cholesterol:60.26mg
20.09%
Sodium:422.27mg
18.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.48g
50.95%
Vitamin B6:2.07mg
103.55%
Vitamin B12:4.79µg
79.8%
Selenium:49.35µg
70.51%
Manganese:1.22mg
60.98%
Folate:231.91µg
57.98%
Phosphorus:390.28mg
39.03%
Vitamin B3:6.83mg
34.14%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.83%
Vitamin D:4.35µg
29%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.36%
Magnesium:90.58mg
22.65%
Vitamin K:23.58µg
22.46%
Fiber:5.24g
20.96%
Iron:3.53mg
19.61%
Zinc:2.41mg
16.03%
Potassium:556.3mg
15.89%
Copper:0.26mg
13.04%
Vitamin A:559.5IU
11.19%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.92%
Calcium:95.58mg
9.56%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.92%
Vitamin C:5.49mg
6.65%