Pan Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter and Snow Peas
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant yet simple Pan Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter and Snow Peas. This quick recipe pairs golden, flaky tilapia fillets with a rich nutty browned butter sauce infused with toasted almonds and a splash of bright lemon juice. The side of crisp-tender snow peas, delicately sautéed with garlic and sesame seeds, adds a refreshing crunch to the plate. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is both healthy and indulgent, making it ideal for everything from busy weeknights to intimate dinner parties. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to try something new, this recipe combines easy cooking techniques with bold, satisfying flavors for a mealtime masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 8 ounces Snow peas
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge the fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and begin browning, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the sliced almonds to the browned butter and toast them for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the lemon juice, then pour the almond browned butter evenly over the cooked tilapia fillets.
Clean the skillet or use another pan for the snow peas. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the snow peas and toss to combine.
Cook the snow peas for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top and remove from the heat.
Serve the pan-seared tilapia with almond browned butter alongside the sautéed snow peas. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2603 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2413 mg | 51% | |
*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.
