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Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce in 30 Minutes

This Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that elevates weekday dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 fillets Tilapia You can substitute with cod or sole.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for extra kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted butter can work too.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Allow to rest.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add salted butter. Let it melt, then stir in lemon juice and a pinch of garlic powder.
  4. Drizzle the sauce on each plate, place tilapia on top and spoon additional sauce over the fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Preheat the skillet to achieve a crispy texture. Leftovers can be stored in separate airtight containers for up to 2 days.

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