Tilapia Family Favorite
Elevate your weeknight dinner with "Tilapia Family Favorite," a quick, flavorful seafood recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your home. This easy-to-make dish features tender tilapia fillets seasoned with a blend of paprika, salt, and black pepper, lightly coated in flour for a perfectly golden crust. Sautéed to perfection, the fish is then enveloped in a rich garlic-lemon butter sauce infused with fresh parsley, delivering a burst of savory, tangy flavor in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Garnish with lemon wedges for a zesty finish and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your kitchen! Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a wholesome, quick fish recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Lightly dredge each fillet in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Let it melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate them into the sauce.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic-lemon butter sauce over them. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Plate the tilapia fillets and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2602 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1911 mg | 41% | |
*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.
