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Chili Lime Tilapia
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chili lime, fish
Servings: 4
Calories: 172 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. tilapia filets you can substitute cod or snapper if you prefer
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3/4 tsp. seasoning salt
For the day of cooking:
  • aluminum foil
Instructions
Assembly instructions:

  1. Place 1 lb. of fish in a large resealable freezer bag.

  2. Combine the other ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the fish.

  3. Remove the excess air from the bag, seal, and freeze.

BBQ cooking instructions:

  1. Thaw. Preheat oven to 375°.

  2. Place foil on a baking tray. Place the fish and sauce on the foil and create a foil packet, sealing well.

  3. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Oven cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat. Make a foil packet with the fish and sauce inside.

  3. Place foil packet on the grill for 4 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.