The Best Tilapia
Delight your taste buds with "The Best Tilapia," a quick and easy seafood recipe bursting with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This perfectly seasoned tilapia fillet is pan-seared to golden, crispy perfection using a simple yet flavorful blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. A drizzle of buttery lemon sauce adds richness and a refreshing citrus kick, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finishing touch. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking, this dish is an ideal choice for busy nights when you need something delicious and nutritious in a flash. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zest, and pair it with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a light salad for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the tilapia fillets to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden brown and crispy.
Flip the fillets gently with a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish and drizzle the melted butter over the fillets as they finish cooking.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the tilapia with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges from the remaining half of the lemon for an extra citrus boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1416 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1754 mg | 37% | |
*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.
