Bronzed Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Bronzed Tilapia recipe! Featuring perfectly seasoned tilapia fillets coated in a bold blend of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, this dish delivers a burst of smoky, zesty flavor with every bite. The fillets are cooked to perfection in a sizzling mixture of olive oil and butter, creating a golden crust that locks in the tender juiciness of the fish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet recipe is perfect for busy evenings and pairs beautifully with a side of steamed veggies or a crisp salad. Don’t forget the fresh lemon wedges for that final tangy touch—this is seafood simplicity at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet, ensuring a good coating on all surfaces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt, combining with the olive oil.
Carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, without moving them, until a golden-brown crust forms.
Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the cooked tilapia to a serving plate.
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 441 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.
