Tasty Tilapia Fillets
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Tasty Tilapia Fillets, a quick and flavorful dish ready in under 25 minutes! This recipe features tender, golden-browned tilapia fillets seasoned with a delightful blend of garlic powder, paprika, and oregano, then finished in a luscious lemon-butter sauce infused with fresh parsley and fragrant garlic. Perfectly pan-seared in olive oil for a beautifully crisp exterior and served with lemon wedges for a zesty kick, this dish is both light and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing seafood recipe, a healthy dinner option, or a new way to enjoy fish, these tilapia fillets are guaranteed to impress. Pair them with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to complete the meal, and savor the perfect balance of bold flavors and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the tilapia fillets to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, cooking for another 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top to coat the fish.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the tilapia immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1423 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 106.6 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 43% | |
*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.
