🐟 Blackened Tilapia with Garlic Lime Butter (Keto Recipe)

 🐟 Blackened Tilapia with Garlic Lime Butter (Keto Recipe)

Looking for a bold, flavorful dinner that fits your low-carb lifestyle? This Blackened Tilapia with Garlic Lime Butter is a quick, delicious meal that brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. The spicy blackening seasoning pairs perfectly with the rich, zesty garlic lime butter. It’s a keto-friendly favorite you’ll come back to again and again.

🥄 Ingredients:

For the Tilapia:

• 4 tilapia fillets (about 4–5 oz each)

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for pan frying)

For the Garlic Lime Butter:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Juice of 1 lime

• Zest of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

2. Prep the fish: Pat tilapia fillets dry. Rub both sides generously with the spice mix.

3. Cook the tilapia: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until blackened and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

4. Make the garlic lime butter: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lime juice, zest, and parsley.

5. Serve: Drizzle garlic lime butter over tilapia and serve with a wedge of lime. Great with cauliflower rice or sautéed greens.

🌿 Why Tilapia?

Tilapia is a lean, mild-flavored white fish that’s packed with protein and low in fat, making it perfect for a healthy lifestyle. It’s rich in vitamin B12, selenium, and potassium, and is one of the most affordable and versatile seafood options available. Because of its neutral flavor, tilapia takes on the spices and sauces you pair it with — like the smoky seasoning and bright lime butter in this recipe. Sustainably farmed varieties can also be an environmentally conscious choice.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 285

• Protein: 32g

• Fat: 17g

• Total Carbs: 2g

• Net Carbs: 2g

• Fiber: 0g

***Nutrition values are estimated and may vary based on portion sizes and exact ingredients used.

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