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Pan seared tilapia with lemon sauce
Tilapia: What Is It?
Freshwater tilapia is a white fish with a moderate flavour and a lovely flaky texture.
Because it is affordable, simple to find, and simple to prepare, it is one of the most often consumed varieties of fish in the United States.
Seasoning for tilapia
There are many excellent ways to season tilapia, but these tastes in this recipe particularly appeal to us:
lemon, pepper, and salt
Flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme, pepper, and lemon juice.
Cayenne pepper and/or garlic are both good additions to make the food a little spicier.
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Ingredients
Recipe
Tips
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Question
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Ingredients
• Four (4-ounce) fillets of tilapia
• as needed, black pepper and salt
• Half a cup of all-purpose flour
• One teaspoon of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons melted unsalted butter
• One tablespoon of lemon juice, or as desired (Optional)
• One teaspoon freshly cut flat-leaf parsley, or as desired (Optional)
• A half-teaspoon of freshly chopped thyme, or to taste (Optional)
Recipe
• Tilapia fillets should be rinsed in cold water and dried with paper towels.
• Add salt and pepper to each fillet's two sides
• Fill a shallow plate with flour.
• Shake off any extra flour after gently pressing each fillet into the mixture to coat it.
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• •In a big skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• If required, cook the tilapia fillets in batches in the heated oil for 4 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
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• In a big skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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• Tilapia fillets should be cooked in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, for 4 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily.
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• • Just before removing the tilapia fillets from the skillet, brush them with the melted butter.
• Garnish fillets with parsley and thyme and a drizzle of lemon juice.
Keyword
Healthy pan seared tilapia, pan seared tilapia with lemon sauce, easy pan seared tilapia.
Tips
For this recipe, use fillets that have fully defrosted.
You can all put the fish fillets in a Ziploc bag and put them in a bowl of water to quickly defrost. I defrosted my fish in the fridge for 24 hours.
The fish should be completely defrosted to ensure that the fillets cook uniformly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 17kcal
2g of carbs
23g of protein
8g of fat
2g of saturated fat
1g of polyunsaturated fat 5g of monounsaturated fat
Cholesterol: 57mg
355mg of sodium
357mg of potassium
0.2g of fibre
0.04g of sugar
124IU of vitamin A
0.01mg of vitamin C
15mg of calcium
Frequently Asked Question
What makes tilapia a nice side dish?
16 Yummy Tilapia Side Dishes
Rice with jasmine.
Tilapia is high in protein, so eating it alongside carbohydrates will make the meal feel more substantial.
Rice with cilantro and lime.
• A risotto.
• French fries baked.
Potatoes that have been roasted
... Lemon Rice
Fritters made with zucchini.
• Broccoli sprouts.
How nutritious is tilapia fish?
Tilapia is a type of fish that is considered to be one of the healthiest sources of protein.
Choline, niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus are just a few of the vitamins and minerals that tilapia is rich in.
Additionally, it is a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids, which your body requires in order to function.
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