Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter
This Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter provides 1g protein and 44 calories per serving — a lightweight side or component rather than a standalone protein source. Quick stovetop prep for 4 servings keeps cooking time minimal. Pair this with higher-protein mains to round out your macros without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •1/2 tsp. salt
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Tilapia, Fillet
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(45g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(45g)
- •Lemon(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1To make the butter, simply combine the first five “cilantro-lime butter” ingredients together in a bowl and use a spoon to stir/mash until blended. Store in refrigerator if not used immediately.
- 2To prepare fish, combine first four “fish ingredients”; sprinkle over both sides of fish and then lightly coat fish with cooking spray. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place fish on a serving platter and top with a dollop of cilantro-lemon butter. Serve with a lemon wedge, to be squeezed on top of the fish.
Nutrition — Per Serving
44
calories
1g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 9 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
4 servings per batch · ~30g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter have per serving?
This recipe contains only 1g of protein per serving at 44 calories, making it a near-zero protein contribution to your daily macros. With 13g fat and 2g carbs, it functions as a fat and flavoring component rather than a protein source.
How long does Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings on the stovetop, making it efficient to prepare as a side dish alongside higher-protein mains. Batch-preparing multiple servings takes minimal active cooking time.
Is Tilapia with Cilantro-Lemon Butter good for fat loss?
At only 44 calories per serving with minimal protein, this recipe is too low in both metrics to serve as a primary meal for fat loss. It works best as a low-calorie flavor component paired with a lean protein source like chicken or egg whites.
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