Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia: A Juicy, Easy Weeknight Delight
Learn how to make a delicious Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the tilapia fillets and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add capers or fresh herbs.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia, easy dinner, weeknight recipes