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Pan-Seared Tilapia

A simple and delicious pan-seared tilapia recipe that's perfect for a quick dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Tilapia about 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Butter

Instructions 

  1. 1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. 4. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
  5. 5. In the same skillet, add the butter and lemon juice. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is combined.
  6. 6. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the tilapia fillets and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 380mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fish, Seafood, Tilapia
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