Description
Delicately pan-seared tilapia topped with zesty lemon butter sauce and fresh herbs for a light, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tilapia fillets
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed broccoli and carrots (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Place tilapia fillets in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and top with lemon slices.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
- Serve warm with steamed broccoli and carrots on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the fish to achieve a nice sear.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the tilapia fillets.
- Feel free to add other herbs like dill or thyme for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg