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Baked Tilapia with Lime and Cilantro Pesto
What you need
- 1 lb. tilapia fillets
- Zest and juice from two limes
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup very finely minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1-2 tbl olive oil
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Pat fillets dry with paper towels
- Combine remaining ingredients to form a paste (pesto)
- Brush about 1 tbl of the cilantro pesto over the bottom of a baking dish
- Place dry fillets in baking dish in a single layer
- Pour remaining pesto over the fillets and rub or brush to cover
- Cover pan with foil
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until done to your taste
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