Tilapia with Mojo (Lime Garlic Parsley Sauce)

Tilapia with Mojo Sauce

You probably have seen this recipe if you have been following my blog.  I am re-posting it today for those that missed it the first time. 

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  olive oil, divided
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4  cup  water
• juice from a fresh lime
• ground cumin (optional)
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• fresh or dried parsley 

• Olive oil cooking spray
• 4  (6-ounce) tilapia fillets or other mild white fish

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in water, lime juice, small pinch of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.

Season fish with a a little salt and pepper.  Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from heat. Spoon lime-garlic mixture evenly over fillets. Sprinkle parsley over fish and some red pepper flakes (if desired).

Serve with your favorite sides!

Quick tip - the freezer section of your supermarket sells Birds Eye brand frozen brown and white rice.  Just a few minutes in the microwave and you will have a tasty side dish.