How to Make Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option? This Easy Pan-Fried Tilapia recipe is the perfect choice for busy weeknights when you want to put a healthy and flavorful meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes of cooking time, you can have a restaurant-quality dish that the whole family will love.

Tilapia is a mild, white fish that is readily available at most grocery stores and is known for its versatility....

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup white cooking wine, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup capers

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Dry tilapia fillets and cut each in half. Season each fillet with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat, shaking off excess.
  • Melt butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry fish quickly, working in batches if needed, until edges appear white, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour white wine into the pan, reduce heat, and let simmer until reduced by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle sauce over fish before serving and garnish with capers.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 426mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 512mg