Pan Fried Tilapia
Pan Fried Tilapia is a quick and flavorful dinner option that brings restaurant-quality results right to your kitchen. Featuring tender tilapia fillets seasoned with a simple yet aromatic blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, this recipe is all about enhancing the natural taste of the fish. A light coating of all-purpose flour creates a beautifully golden and crispy crust when cooked in olive oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of fragrant parsley for a bright, zesty finish. Easy, healthy, and utterly delicious, this pan-fried tilapia recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: pan fried tilapia, crispy tilapia recipe, quick fish dinner, seafood recipe, easy tilapia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Place the all-purpose flour on a shallow plate and gently dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Fry them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook each fillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Cut the lemon into wedges and chop the fresh parsley.
Serve the tilapia fillets hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 382 mg | 8% | |
*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.
