Tilapia with Salsa Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Tilapia with Salsa Butter recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flair. Featuring tender pan-seared tilapia fillets seasoned with paprika and black pepper, this dish is topped with a luxurious salsa butter sauce that combines creamy melted butter with zesty salsa for an irresistible kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy families seeking a healthy, high-protein option without sacrificing taste. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with optional lemon wedges, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. Whether you're looking for an easy seafood recipe or a bold new way to enjoy tilapia, this dish delivers vibrant flavor in every bite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 0.25 cup Salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.
Heat the 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 the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown. Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and set aside on a serving plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Melt the butter and stir in the salsa, whisking until well combined to create a smooth salsa butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through.
Carefully pour the salsa butter over the tilapia fillets on the serving plate.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
Enjoy your Tilapia with Salsa Butter while it's hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 3212 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1780 mg | 38% | |
*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.
