Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
A delicious and simple recipe for pan-fried lemon butter tilapia that brings out the flavors of this mild fish with a zesty twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
- Spread the flour on a plate and coat each fillet with flour.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour the lemon juice over the tilapia before serving.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tilapia in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia