Tilapia with Cilantro Butter

For the most part I’ve replaced butter with olive oil in my cooking, but this recipe seemed meant for butter. It’s a small amount and the recipe is still healthy – plus quick and delicious! Definitely wanted to save this one to make again. I found it at Cooking Light.

Tilapia with Cilantro Butter

serves 4

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets

Cooking spray

1 lemon, quartered

2 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Combine first 3 ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of fish. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Coat both sides of fish with cooking spray; place in pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Place fish on a serving platter; squeeze lemon quarters over fish.
• Place butter and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition:

194 calories, 6.9g fat, 30.5g protein, 1.2g carbs, 88mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 32mg calcium

I served this dish with a side of grilled asparagus, sweet potato fries, and a little bit of quinoa. yum!