Keto Thai Basil Tilapia with Stir-Fried Cabbage

KetoHigh ProteinLow Carb

A 445-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 (4oz/113g each) tilapia fillets
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
• 1/2 small head savoy cabbage (about 200g), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 red chili, deseeded and thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp erythritol (or other keto-friendly sweetener)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Pat tilapia fillets dry. Slice cabbage thinly, mince garlic, slice chili, and pick basil leaves.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add minced garlic and sliced chili (if using), and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the thinly sliced savoy cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Do not overcook.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and erythritol. Toss well to combine.
6. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
7. Serve the pan-seared tilapia fillets immediately alongside the stir-fried savoy cabbage. Garnish with extra basil or chili if desired.