Cilantro Lime Tilapia {GF, Low Fat, High Protein + Super Simple}
A weeknight dinner for the whole family!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2People
Calories 354kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness
Ingredients
1/2CupUncooked quinoa
1CupWater
2Tilapia fillets(3.5 oz each)
Pinch of smoked paprika
2/3CupFrozen corn kernelsthawed
3TbspLime juice
1/2tspGarlic powder
1/2tspOnion powder
1/4CupCilantroroughly chopped
Salt/pepper to taste.
Srirachafor garnish (optional)
Instructions
In alarge pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
While the quinoa cooks, spray alarge panwith cooking spray and heat over medium/high.
Sprinkle each side of the tilapia fillets with smoked paprika and cook until white and flaky, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cover and set aside until the quinoa is ready.
Toss the cooked quinoa with the corn, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide the quinoa between two plates and top with tilapia fillets. Drizzle on sriracha is desired.