Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema

This recipe takes baked tilapia to the next level with a spicy and tangy marinade featuring chili powder, lime, and garlic. Serve with a creamy and refreshing avocado crema for a dish that is perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.

3. 3

   Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.

4. 4

   Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.

5. 5

   While fish is baking, prepare the crema.

6. 6

   In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.

7. 7

   Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.

8. 8

   Enjoy!

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