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Chili-lime Tilapia

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	289
Total Fat	15 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Sodium	248 mg
Total Carbohydrate	5 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Protein	33 g

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Servings

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Garlic clove, minced	1
Fresh lime juice	1 tablespoon
Sugar	½ teaspoon
Chili powder	1 teaspoon
Cumin	1 teaspoon
Salt	1/8 teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Tilapia (or other white, flaky fish) filets	¾ pound
Lime, sliced	½

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together garlic, lime juice, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over the filets.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté fish 2-4 minutes per side, until just cooked through.
Serve with sliced lime.

Exchanges
6 very lean meats; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Sliced Avocado

Side Suggestions: Long Grain and Wild Rice

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