Description
Indulge in this delightful Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce for a quick and flavorful seafood dinner option. The crispy tilapia fillets paired with tangy lemon butter sauce make this dish a standout choice for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia Fillets:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Flour Dredging:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
- Cook the Tilapia: Sauté the fillets in olive oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add lemon juice, capers, and parsley, then spoon over the tilapia.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour or gluten-free flour blend for dredging.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
