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Lemon Tilapia Recipe

Lemon Tilapia Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fillets 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until golden and flaky. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to low, add butter and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt, simmering 1 minute.
  4. Spoon the sauce over the fillets, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

The lemon butter sauce is intentionally thin and bright. If you prefer a slightly thicker sauce, whisk 1 tsp all-purpose flour into the melted butter before adding the lemon juice.