Orange-Chile Tilapia

Tilapia fillets are rubbed with a hot spice mix, sprinkled with orange zest, and baked. I serve these with chili garlic sauce as a dip.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the tilapia fillets in a glass baking dish and rub on all sides with the olive oil. Stir together chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a small bowl. Sprinkle the tilapia on both sides with the spice mixture, then sprinkle orange zest over top.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until the tilapia is no longer translucent and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.