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Tilapia Recipe The fish fillets are served with a flavorful salsa topping, consisting of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a variety of fresh herbs, placed on a plate.

Tilapia Recipe

A simple and quick tilapia recipe that even fish-haters love. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and has a neutral taste, allowing the seasonings to shine. The fish stays tender and flavorful with a golden, crispy crust and mild lemon flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: Low

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For searing the fish)
  • 1 Spatula (To flip the fish)
  • 1 Paper towels (For drying the fish)
  • 1 Plate (To rest the fish after cooking)
  • 1 Fork (For testing doneness of the fish)

Ingredients

  • 4 Fillets Tilapia - Fresh or frozen fillets
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper - To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder - For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil - For cooking
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice - Fresh squeezed
  • 2 wedges Lemon - For garnish and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley - Optional for garnish
  • 1 clove Garlic minced - Optional, for extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes - Optional for heat
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning - Optional for flavor

Instructions

  • Pat the fish dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    Two whole fish are prepared with seasoning, likely ready for cooking. Garlic, salt, and other seasonings are present, suggesting a well-seasoned preparation for roasting or grilling.
  • Heat the skillet with butter and oil until the butter stops bubbling.
    A large cube of butter is placed in a hot skillet, starting to melt and bubble, indicating the preparation of a flavorful cooking base for the fish.
  • Place the fish in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are golden.
    Several fish fillets are frying in a pan with sizzling oil, creating a crispy, golden brown texture on the fish.
  • Flip the fillets carefully and cook the second side for another 3-4 minutes.
    A chef is using a spatula to carefully flip the fish fillet in a hot pan. The fish is being cooked with a golden, crispy surface.
  • Let the fish rest for a minute and serve with lemon wedges.
    The fish fillets are garnished with lemon slices and sprinkled with herbs, offering a bright and fresh appearance, likely a preparation for a lemony fish dish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 250mg (11%) | Potassium: 300mg (9%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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