Tilapia for Dummies
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with "Tilapia for Dummies," an effortlessly simple and delicious recipe perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. In just 15 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal with tender, flaky tilapia fillets seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cooked to golden perfection in olive oil, these fillets are topped with a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this foolproof recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with a side of steamed veggies or rice. Whether you're new to cooking or looking for a quick, healthy dinner idea, this easy skillet tilapia recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until the edges appear opaque.
Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate.
Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the cooked tilapia fillets for a fresh, zesty flavor.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1756 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.
