Tilapia with Lime Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick and flavorful Tilapia with Lime Butter recipe! Perfectly pan-seared tilapia fillets are seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, then drizzled with a rich, zesty lime butter sauce infused with fragrant garlic. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a 15-minute cook time, this dish is a breeze to whip up, making it ideal for busy schedules. The finishing touch of fresh cilantro and optional lime wedges adds a burst of brightness that beautifully complements the tender fish. Serve this restaurant-quality meal with your favorite sides, such as steamed rice or roasted veggies, for an easy yet impressive dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely.
Stir in the lime juice and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to blend the flavors into a smooth sauce.
Drizzle the lime butter sauce over the cooked tilapia fillets.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Enjoy your Tilapia with Lime Butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2603 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 106.5 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2010 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.
