Garlic Butter Tilapia
A simple yet elegant dish featuring delicate tilapia fillets in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
- Carefully place the fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
For a crispy finish, dust the tilapia lightly with flour before cooking. Substitute with any mild fish if tilapia is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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