Pan-Seared Fish with Lime and Cilantro

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Crisp-skinned white fish fillets marinated in citrus and herbs, finished with a bright lime-cilantro sauce. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white fish fillets, lime, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each, 170g total) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place fish skin-side down on a plate and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip fish and cook for 3 more minutes until opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp lime zest, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Cook for 1 minute to combine.
  4. Step 4: Return fish to the skillet, spooning the lime-cilantro sauce over the top. Cook for 1 more minute to reheat. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

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