Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pan-seared tilapia, perfectly complemented by a rich lemon butter sauce. This quick and easy dish features tender, flaky fish enhanced with garlic and fresh herbs, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. With its golden crust and zesty aroma, this meal will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the tilapia fillets to the pan without overcrowding; sear for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets gently, adding butter and minced garlic immediately after flipping.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish while spooning melted butter on top to keep it moist.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg