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Southwestern Tilapia
 
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Prep Time: 4 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 4
Tilapia has a sweet, mild flavor and firm texture, and is suitable for almost any cooking method.
Ingredients:
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
cooking spray
3 tablespoons light butter, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spray fish with cooking spray. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
3. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter, water, and lime juice until well blended. Spoon onion mixture evenly over fish.
By RecipeOfHealth.com