Balsamic Browned Butter Over Tilapia Fillets
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe for Balsamic Browned Butter Over Tilapia Fillets. Featuring perfectly pan-seared tilapia, lightly dredged in flour for a delicate crust, this dish is brought to life with a rich, nutty browned butter sauce infused with garlic and tangy balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe pairs simplicity with sophistication, making it perfect for both busy evenings and special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, each bite offers a harmonious balance of buttery, savory, and bright flavors. Whether you're seeking a quick seafood dish or a gourmet experience at home, this tilapia recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
Dredge the fillets lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tilapia fillets in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate tented with foil to keep warm.
Lower the skillet heat to medium-low. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and cook undisturbed. Watch carefully as the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir the minced garlic into the browned butter and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add the balsamic vinegar to the browned butter, stir to combine.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the balsamic browned butter sauce over the top to glaze them evenly.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the fillets and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
