Chili Lime Pan Seared Tilapia with Apple Salsa and Quinoa
Source : Mix Together The Brown Sugar Chili Powder Salt Garlic Powder Orange Peel And Zest Of 1 Lime Together In A Small Bowl Remove Tilapia Fillets From Pa...
PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings
Sent by The Cast Iron Soul
at : December 21, 2025
Step:
Mix together the brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, orange peel, and zest of 1 lime together in a small bowl.
Remove tilapia fillets from package and rub both sides of each fillet with the chili mixture.
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook tilapia fillets for 4 minutes per first side and then carefully flip.
Do not overcrowd your skillet, as this will cause your tilapia to steam and not brown. Instead, you can use half the oil and cook in 2 batches if needed
Rest fish for 5 minutes before serving with Apple Salsa.
Boil quinoa rice in 2cps water. Simmer and cover about 15min or until water is absorbed.
Mix together apple, cilantro, and red onion with juice from 2nd lime. Season with a pinch of salt if desired
Place bed of Quinoa, Tilapia, and top with Apple Salsa. Serve and enjoy!