Lemon Butter Tilapia
At a Glance
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 15 minutes
- Servings
- 2-4 serving(s)
Categories
- Fish
- Main Course
- Sautéed
- Easy
- Tilapia
Allergens
- Fish
- Milk
- Wheat
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
This is my take on a James Beard recipe. So simple and quick, very few ingredients. This is the dish that turned me into a fish lover. Trick is to have everything ready to go when you start. It's fast from start to table.
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Equipment
Non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 12 -16 ounces tilapia fillets
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 cup flour, for dusting fish
Instructions
Chop parsley and put aside. Juice lemon and put aside.
Melt 2 tbs. butter and the olive oil in non-stick skillet
Lightly dust fish fillets in flour, season if desired with salt and pepper.
When butter stops bubbling, add fish and saute 3-4 min on first side.
Turn and finish second side 3-4 min, until done and flaky. Remove to plate and keep warm.
Add remaining 2tbs. butter to skillet and melt.
Stir in lemon juice and parsley quickly and pour immediately over fish.
Serve and enjoy.
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