Zesty Pan-Fried Tilapia with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
This delightful and easy-to-make Zesty Pan-Fried Tilapia is a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner. Crispy on the outside with a tender and flaky interior, the tilapia fillets are elevated with a luscious garlic lemon butter sauce. With just a hint of fresh parsley, this recipe provides a burst of flavor that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1/4 cup
seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons
salt
1 teaspoon
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
tilapia fillets
4-5 pieces (fresh or frozen, thawed)
canola oil
2 tablespoons
butter
2 tablespoons
chopped garlic
1 teaspoon
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
freshly chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to keep the cooked fillets warm while you make the sauce.
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2. In a shallow baking dish, combine the flour, seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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3. Lightly coat each tilapia fillet with the seasoned flour mixture, making sure both sides are evenly covered.
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4. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess flour from the fillets and carefully place them in the skillet.
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5. Cook the fillets for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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6. Once cooked, transfer the fillets to a baking sheet lined with a paper grocery bag or paper towels. Keep them warm in the preheated oven while you prepare the sauce.
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7. Reduce the heat of the skillet to low. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
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8. Stir in the chopped garlic, lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley. Sauté the mixture for approximately 2 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
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9. Remove the fillets from the oven and arrange them on serving plates or a platter.
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10. Spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over the tilapia fillets and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Pan-Fried Tilapia?
It is a quick and easy weeknight dish featuring tilapia fillets that are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, topped with a garlic lemon butter sauce.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 300°F (150°C) to keep the cooked fillets warm.
What ingredients are in the seasoned flour mixture?
The mixture consists of all-purpose flour, seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
How should I coat the tilapia fillets?
Lightly coat each fillet with the seasoned flour mixture on both sides, making sure to shake off any excess.
What type of oil is used for frying?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of canola oil.
What heat setting should be used for pan-frying the fish?
The tilapia should be cooked in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
How long does it take to cook the tilapia fillets?
Cook the fillets for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
How do I know when the tilapia is finished cooking?
The fillets are done when both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Where should I place the fish after frying?
Transfer them to a baking sheet lined with a paper grocery bag or paper towels and keep them in the warm oven.
What is the first step in making the sauce?
Reduce the skillet heat to low and add the butter to melt.
What flavorings are added to the butter sauce?
The sauce includes chopped garlic, lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley.
How long should the garlic and lemon mixture sauté?
Sauté the mixture for approximately 2 minutes.
How can I prevent the garlic from burning?
Ensure the heat is reduced to low before adding the garlic and stir frequently for only 2 minutes.
How should the dish be served?
Arrange the warm fillets on plates or a platter, spoon the sauce over them, and serve immediately.
Can I use frozen tilapia?
Yes, you can use frozen tilapia fillets, but they must be thawed before cooking.
How many fillets does this recipe accommodate?
The recipe is designed for 4 to 5 tilapia fillets.
How much flour is required?
You will need 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
How much seafood seasoning is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of seafood seasoning.
What is the amount of salt in the breading?
Use 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much black pepper is needed?
Use 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper.
How much butter is used for the sauce?
The sauce uses 2 tablespoons of butter.
How much garlic is required?
Use 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic.
What is the quantity of lemon juice needed?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
How much parsley is added to the sauce?
Add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped fresh parsley leaves.
What category of meal is this?
This is categorized as a weeknight meal.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What is the texture of the finished tilapia?
It is described as crispy on the outside with a tender and flaky interior.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is described as an easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include tilapia, pan-fried, garlic lemon butter, quick dinner, and seafood.
What should I do with excess flour on the fish?
Always shake off any excess flour from the fillets before placing them into the hot skillet.