Description
Elevate your seafood dishes with this 5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this quick marinade perfectly complements the natural sweetness of white fish, making it ideal for grilling, baking, or frying. The tangy lime and spicy chili create a refreshing twist that will leave your taste buds dancing. In just five minutes, you can transform ordinary fish into a culinary delight! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy flavorful meals without the wait.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (vegetable or avocado)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: honey or agave nectar for sweetness
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and optional sweetener. Whisk until blended.
- Coat the fish fillets in the marinade and let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated fish for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg