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Lemon Garlic Tilapia

A light and flavorful tilapia dish with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

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JUE

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Pro Tips for the Best Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Preparing the Fish:
Seasoning tilapia for a flavorful base.
Searing to Perfection:
Pan-frying until golden and flaky.
Creating the Sauce:
Infusing butter, garlic, and lemon for the ultimate flavor.
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Bringing Your Lemon Garlic Tilapia to Life

Preparing the Fish
Seasoning tilapia for a flavorful base.
Searing to Perfection
Pan-frying until golden and flaky.
Creating the Sauce
Infusing butter, garlic, and lemon for the ultimate flavor.
Pro Tips for the Best Lemon Garlic Tilapia
For extra crispiness, lightly coat the tilapia in flour before cooking.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Lemon Garlic Tilapia

A light and flavorful tilapia dish with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

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Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Main Course
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
4 servings
Dietary
Pescatarian, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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4 tilapia fillets
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
05
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

01
Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
02
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
04
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
05
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes.
06
Return tilapia fillets to the pan, spooning the sauce over the fish. Cook for another minute to absorb the flavors.
07
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.