Pan Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Pan Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter—a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then topped with a zesty chile lime butter sauce made with rich unsalted butter, minced garlic, spicy red chile flakes, fresh lime juice, and bright cilantro. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat, citrus, and savory richness, making it a standout seafood entrée that’s both simple and impressive. Serve it alongside steamed rice, a crisp salad, or roasted vegetables for a meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, this pan-seared tilapia is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chile flakes
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper.
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 and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red chile flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the lime zest and lime juice, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro to complete the chile lime butter sauce.
Drizzle the chile lime butter sauce over the cooked tilapia fillets.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 105.3 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*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.
