Tilapia With Cilantro Cream Sauce

• tilapia fillets1 1⁄2 lbs
• melted butter1 tablespoon
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• green onions, sliced↗2
• fresh cilantro, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• heavy cream↗1 cup
• lime juice↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗
• pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; sauté the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 minute longer. Set aside or refrigerate until nearly serving time.

3. 3

   Fish: Line a baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Brush fillets lightly with butter; arrange in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through.

4. 4

   Warm the sauce up and drizzle a little over each serving of fish.