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Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia

Four pan-seared Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia fillets covered in a rich, bright yellow sauce and fresh parsley.
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A simple recipe for pan-seared tilapia fillets coated in a bright, savory lemon garlic butter sauce. This dish cooks quickly for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir the sauce constantly for about 30 seconds.
  6. Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the fish.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For moister fish, do not overcook. Tilapia is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • You can bake this recipe instead: place seasoned fish on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, then pour the prepared sauce over top.
  • Serve this dish with steamed asparagus or rice pilaf.

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