Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 fresh lemon (juiced and zested)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Step 2: Season both sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 3: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Add fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and opaque.
Step 5: Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the pan during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Step 6: Baste the fish with the melting garlic butter.
Step 7: Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pan is hot before adding the fish to get a nice crust. Do not crowd the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: tilapia, garlic butter fish, healthy dinner, seafood recipes, 15 minute meals
