Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
Enjoy a flavorful and easy recipe for Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia, perfect for dinner any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour lemon juice over the cooked fillets and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pan Fried Lemon Butter Tilapia, Tilapia Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe