Description
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms dinner into a delightful experience. The flaky tilapia, seared to golden perfection and drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce, creates a mouthwatering combination that your family and friends will love. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe is both simple and impressive.
Ingredients
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- 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing the tilapia and patting it dry.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
- Remove the fish and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in fresh lemon juice, stirring to combine with remaining butter.
- Season the tilapia with salt, pepper, and parsley before drizzling the lemon butter sauce on top.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg