How to Make Pan-Seared Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a simple and delicious seafood recipe to add to your weekly dinner rotation? Look no further than this mouthwatering pan-seared tilapia recipe! Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish that is a favorite among seafood lovers for its versatility and ease of cooking. With just a few simple ingredients and a hot skillet, you can have a flavorful and healthy meal on the table in no time. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or new to cooking seafood, this recipe is sure to becom...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Rinse tilapia fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off any excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Brush melted butter onto the tilapia fillets in the last minute before removing from the skillet.
  • Drizzle fillets with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and thyme.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 474mg