Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia: A Quick and Delicious Delight
A delicious and quick recipe for pan fried lemon butter tilapia that highlights the rich flavors of the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the tilapia fillets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice during the last minute of cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tilapia in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia