Pan Fried Tilapia (with Lemon Butter Sauce): A Simple, Elegant Meal

Name: Pan Fried Tilapia (with Lemon Butter Sauce): A Simple, Elegant Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 fillets tilapia (6 oz each (1.5 lb total)); 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for seasoning tilapia); 1 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup salted butter (for sauce); 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : aspic791

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Pan Fried Tilapia (with Lemon Butter Sauce): A Simple, Elegant Meal

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Step 1

Pat 4 tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until hot but not smoking.

Step 3

Place the seasoned fillets in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until the edges turn opaque. Flip gently and cook the other side for 2-4 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 4

Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup salted butter and let it melt, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Drizzle a small amount of lemon butter sauce on each plate. Place the cooked tilapia fillets over the sauce and drizzle more sauce on top. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.