Summertime Tilapia

Tilapia fish is marinated in a mixture of shallots, garlic, oregano, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, and tequila for a tasty summertime recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 shallots, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add shallots, garlic, oregano, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, tequila, salt, and black pepper to a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add tilapia, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, flipping every 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.

Step 3

Remove tilapia from marinade; shake off excess. Place tilapia on the prepared baking sheet. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.