Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Tilapia with Veggies Recipe
This Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Tilapia with Veggies is a vibrant, healthy meal featuring tender tilapia fillets seasoned with a zesty chili-lime marinade, roasted alongside sweet potato fries and crisp broccoli florets. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavors, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
- 3 tilapia fillets (or any white fish, wild-caught if possible)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (or juice of 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 crushed garlic cloves)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into fries (or 2 medium)
- 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 small bird-eye pepper, sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (210°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the chili-lime marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, water, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, red chili flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Arrange vegetables and fish: Spread the sweet potato fries and broccoli florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Create space on the baking sheet for the tilapia fillets and place them in the reserved spaces.
- Brush fish with marinade: Generously brush the chili-lime mixture over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Bake the sheet-pan meal: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the broccoli edges are crisp with softened centers.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish the baked tilapia with chopped cilantro leaves and sliced bird-eye pepper if using. Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Enjoy your vibrant, healthy meal!
Notes
- Use wild-caught tilapia or any firm white fish if preferred.
- Adjust chili flakes and chili powder to your heat preference.
- Sweet potato fries can be cut thicker or thinner based on your liking, but thinner fries will cook faster.
- For a spicier kick, include the bird-eye pepper slices in the marinade or as a garnish.
- Make sure vegetables are spread out evenly to ensure even roasting.
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