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Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia

Close-up of two golden-brown Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia fillets topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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A simple recipe for cooking flaky tilapia fillets coated in a bright lemon, rich butter, and aromatic garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Let it melt.
  5. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  6. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir the sauce well.
  7. Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the fish for about 1 minute to reheat and coat.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fish before serving.

Notes

  • For a baked version, place seasoned fillets on a baking sheet, top with sauce ingredients, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve this tilapia with steamed asparagus or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
  • If you prefer a slightly thicker sauce, you can whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water after adding the lemon juice.

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